Sentence examples similar to a mild retaliation from inspiring English sources

On December 11th, after a five-hour meeting with military chiefs, the government announced some (mild) retaliation against Britain and Spain, including a review of arms purchases and the suspension of some contacts.

He restored his reputation after a mild but costly retaliation at the 1998 World Cup made him a villain in England.

But a mild finger flick in direct immediate retaliation to a nip, accompanied by a firm "No!" can be effective.

"Hitherto the approach of the Tory high command has been to absorb Lib Dem knocks and, other than perhaps a mild joke at Vince Cable's expense, not retaliate... I'm not urging blind retaliation.

Only a mild exaggeration.

A mild complaint.

A mild collision.

"Or a mild radish".

It's just a mild neurosis". JUST A MILD NEUROSIS?

There's a mild melee.

One had a mild fever.