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Recent Examples of reprisal Imposing these tariffs could stimulate significant reprisals to U.S. businesses operating abroad. Steve Brozak, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Another documentary filmmaker who requested anonymity for fear of possible reprisals had earned Cal Humanities grants for several projects. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 9 Apr. 2025 Students who spoke with CNN – most of whom requested to remain anonymous for fear of reprisals – described a tense mood on campus as the changes take hold. Hanna Park, CNN Money, 6 Apr. 2025 In my experience as an executive coach, such listening sessions are uncommon due to fear of reprisal from politicians and other powerful stakeholders. Annmarie Caño, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for reprisal
Recent Examples of Synonyms for reprisal
Noun
  • Turner has been walking to D.C. monthly for 31 months to push for reparations.
    Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Over the years, French governments have acknowledged the historic wrong of slavery in Haiti and other former colonies but like other former colonial powers have resisted calls for reparations.
    Tom Nouvian and Sylvie Corbet, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • What was supposed to be a revenge tour has turned into a stumble out of the gate.
    Brian Sampson, Forbes.com, 23 Apr. 2025
  • Earlier in the night, the No. 6 Pistons got revenge on the No. 3 Knicks in a 100-94 win.
    The Athletic NBA Staff, New York Times, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
  • The finale found Dan seeking financial retribution from the pharmaceutical company responsible for Roseanne's opioid overdose.
    Randall Colburn, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025
  • Law firms and attorneys who have sued or prosecuted Trump, or represented his adversaries, have been targeted for retribution and concessions.
    Daniel Hall, The Conversation, 24 Apr. 2025

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“Reprisal.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reprisal. Accessed 4 May. 2025.

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