as in to retaliate
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In seeking a means to retaliate against the wealthiest man alive, their attention has been drawn to Tesla, in which Musk holds an approximately 13-percent stake that accounts for a substantial share of his fortune.—
Miles Klee,
Rolling Stone,
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Beijing has already retaliated, slapping tariffs on a wide range of goods, including agricultural products (in other words, Midwestern farmers who voted for Trump), as has, more modestly, Canada.—
The Editors,
National Review,
7 Mar. 2025
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The judge’s ruling prohibits the Idaho Attorney General’s Office from prosecuting doctors providing that care.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
7 Mar. 2025
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However, back in 2008, Davis allegedly agreed to a proffer agreement with authorities connected to an L.A. task force, which would have granted him immunity from being prosecuted in the case.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
6 Mar. 2025
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Both Belair and Naomi are implicated in the attack of Jade Cargill, as is fellow combatant Liv Morgan who continues to deny attacking Cargill alongside Raquel Rodriguez.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
2 Mar. 2025
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Previous research has long implicated these tiny air particles in various medical issues.—
Claire Maldarelli,
Scientific American,
28 Feb. 2025
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When Gordon tried to go on the outside, Quansah was able to block his cross.—
Andy Jones,
The Athletic,
13 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, July 8, 2024, a federal appeals panel ruled to keep a 21-month prison sentence in place for the former Tennessee state senator who tried to withdraw his guilty plea on campaign finance law violations.—
Dan Mangan,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2025
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Driving the news: Last week, Axios reported that Boehler held two meetings with senior Hamas officials in Doha to negotiate the release of American hostages held by the group in Gaza.—
Barak Ravid,
Axios,
15 Mar. 2025
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Witnesses reported that other wrestlers and management intervened to de-escalate the situation, separating Cargill and Baszler.—
Mark Davis,
Newsweek,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Recriminate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/recriminate. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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