as in retaliatory
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Recent Examples of retributive
Rather, the Chinese Communist Party is also given credit for its ability to satisfy the public’s strong desire for retributive justice.
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Dan Chen, The Conversation, 24 June 2024
Earlier this year, in a clear attempt to encourage retributive attacks in the United States, ISIS reported that U.S. forces had destroyed Iraq’s al-Nuri mosque.
—Michael S. Smith Ii, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2017
A week later, Hamas attacked military and civilian sites in Israel, and Israel began its retributive campaign against Gaza.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 27 June 2024
No doubt there will be clear or hidden retributive acts against Bates for endorsing Dixon.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2024
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Dan Chen, The Conversation, 24 June 2024
Earlier this year, in a clear attempt to encourage retributive attacks in the United States, ISIS reported that U.S. forces had destroyed Iraq’s al-Nuri mosque.
—Michael S. Smith Ii, Foreign Affairs, 9 Oct. 2017
A week later, Hamas attacked military and civilian sites in Israel, and Israel began its retributive campaign against Gaza.
—E. Tammy Kim, The New Yorker, 27 June 2024
No doubt there will be clear or hidden retributive acts against Bates for endorsing Dixon.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 20 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for retributive
Adjective
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Eventually, this revengeful streak will result in loneliness and isolation.—
Nicole Froio,
refinery29.com,
29 Oct. 2024
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Artemis was revengeful toward anyone who trespassed in wild nature, and trespassing could mean neglect, like not paying your dues.—
Robert Sullivan,
Vogue,
20 June 2023
Adjective
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Trump may enact punitive measures that could harm Iraq’s stability, increase tensions and depress economic activity.—
James Durso,
The Hill,
16 Jan. 2025
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Trump reimposed the sanctions and introduced additional punitive measures.—
Dan De Luce,
NBC News,
14 Jan. 2025
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On July 8, 1936, Cowell arrived at San Quentin, the largest prison in a state penal system that ranked high among the country’s worst.—
Angelica Frey,
JSTOR Daily,
15 Jan. 2025
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These aural assassins should be rounded up and shipped to a penal island off the coast of Antarctica.—
SPIN Staff,
SPIN,
9 Jan. 2025
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The Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) announced a settled disciplinary order sanctioning Baker Tilly US, LLP for violations of PCAOB rules and quality control standards.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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Data for solitary confinement stays indicates an order for Perkins to be moved but does not represent the total number of days he's been in the disciplinary unit, which is not known.—
Kallie Cox,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Retributive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/retributive. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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