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Meanings of retaliate against in English

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Usage of retaliate against in English
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It could prompt Israel to retaliate against us, the security source said.
Reuters
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In early 2017, Congress passed sanctions to retaliate against Russia's election attack.
NY Magazine
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Saudi Arabia has said it would retaliate against any pressure or economic sanctions.
Reuters
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The Europeans threatened to retaliate against American firms and Reagan eventually backed down.
Reuters
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Iran had said it would retaliate against the seizure in Gibraltar.
Reuters
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The Foreign Ministry said it would retaliate against what it called Washington's hostile action.
Reuters
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Iranian officials have since been quoted as suggesting Iran might retaliate against British shipping.
Reuters
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Ms Dawo said people had become so frustrated they could retaliate against the miner.
Radio NZ
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But we knew someone was going to retaliate against him.
In the hat: a novel of suspense
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Finally, China confirmed reports it would use rare earths to retaliate against the United States.
Reuters
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But there are concerns that Bashir's regime will retaliate against foreigners and local opposition groups.
The Guardian
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That might well lead Israel to retaliate against both Iran and pro-Iranian groups in Lebanon.
The Guardian
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China, which dismisses Trump's allegations, has said it is ready to retaliate against U.S. imports.
Reuters
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He had previously threatened to retaliate against Israeli strikes "at the appropriate time."
The Irish Times
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Armstrong said people should not retaliate against Livestrong because the charity was founded by him.
Reuters
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The militants immediately vowed to retaliate against the incursion.
Reuters
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Retaliate against across language varieties
Ireland
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United States of America
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