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Meanings of retaliatory action in English

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Usage of retaliatory action in English
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The Iranian government has hinted at retaliatory action if sanctions are imposed.
The Irish Times
2
Importantly, we denounce all provocative and retaliatory action taken by any individual.
The South African
3
One militant died in retaliatory action, while the other managed to escape.
The Irish Times
4
Mr Kim told parliament that he believed the North may take retaliatory action.
The Irish Times
5
Mr Rouhani did not specify what retaliatory action Tehran might take.
Radio NZ
6
Earlier this week, Iran said it would take retaliatory action.
News.com.au
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The North's official KCNA news agency warned of retaliatory action if its territory is violated.
Reuters
8
Gardai say their inquiries suggest "some kind of old retaliatory action".
The Irish Times
9
Israel said it was holding Hamas accountable for the violence, which made further retaliatory action likely.
Reuters
10
But she said New Zealand won't escalate the difference in position by taking any retaliatory action.
Radio NZ
11
The ruling clears the way for what could be the largest retaliatory action in WTO history.
The Irish Times
12
Both houses of Congress have passed resolutions calling for more retaliatory action than Bush has taken.
The new yorker
13
As the naval blockade came into force, GITMO commanders braced for retaliatory action by the Cubans.
One minute to midnight: kennedy, khrushchev, and castro on the b...
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International energy companies have also opposed the legislation, saying it could spur OPEC countries to take retaliatory action.
Reuters
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Wong added that there was concern about retaliatory action from China, a major holder of U.S. government debt.
Reuters
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The Chinese trade minister gave no reason to believe there may be retaliatory action from China over steel.
Radio NZ
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Ireland
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United States of America
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