as in to retaliate
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The question buzzing around Philadelphia on Wednesday is a moral conundrum: Should the Phillies retaliate for Braves pitcher Spencer Strider drilling Bryce Harper with a 95-mph fastball in the elbow on Tuesday night?—
Anthony Stitt,
Forbes.com,
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As Trump has floated annexing Canada, its leaders have unequivocally rejected the offer and even retaliated against Trump’s 25% tariff threats on Canadian steel and aluminum products before tamping down on a trade war.—
Mabinty Quarshie,
The Washington Examiner,
27 May 2025
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While there is no direct evidence of impropriety, the episode raises the question: Could a president be prosecuted for accepting bribes for pardons?—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
30 May 2025
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Brockbank was prosecuted by a task force started under the Biden administration in 2021 to combat the rise of threats targeting election officials.—
Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
Arkansas Online,
30 May 2025
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The Limits and Implications of Genetic Screening While sperm banks routinely screen donors for common genetic diseases and conduct thorough medical and family history reviews, rare mutations like the one implicated here often escape detection.—
William A. Haseltine,
Forbes.com,
4 June 2025
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And while the bureau has not been implicated in the cases, public perception of the agency may still take a hit.—
Hansi Lo Wang,
NPR,
4 June 2025
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It’s designed to combat re-arrest and re-incarceration after imprisonment—known as recidivism, create jobs and build dignity for those the system tries to forget.—
Kizzy Cox,
Essence,
4 June 2025
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Measure a neighbor’s trampoline or try one out in a sporting goods store to get a better idea of the best size for you.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
4 June 2025
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The 17-year-old was reported missing after a family outing involving kayaks and paddleboards.—
Sophie Clark,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 June 2025
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She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.—
Emily Blackwood,
People.com,
7 June 2025
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“Recriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recriminate. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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