Sentence examples for direct retribution for from inspiring English sources

The decision, taken in direct retribution for a series of surprise social welfare measures unveiled by the leader, is likely to put Athens on a war footing with lenders amid mounting signs of the Greek crisis flaring again.

A popular method of chastisement throughout the Southeast was the raking of the skin with briars or a special pointed scratching instrument, but generally such action was regarded as strengthening or toughening the child rather than as delivering direct retribution for misdeeds.

At its core is the principle of equal and direct retribution, as expressed in Exodus 21 24 as "an eye for an eye".

The Israeli retaliatory raid was not direct retribution itself.

In the case of Turkey, it is also possible that the attack is retribution for the country's rapprochement with Israel, said Magnus Ranstorp,  who directs the Center for Asymmetric Threat Studies at the Swedish National Defense College.

Also, what about when local neo-Nazi Skinheads and Klansmen were committing actual violent crimes against communities of color rather than merely spewing hate speech as Spencer has? Did you advocate direct violent retribution or did you lobby for justice through traditional systems?

He believes his term was retribution for his campaigning.

Jordan has promised swift retribution for the murder.

Is the epidemic divine retribution for Agua's alchemy?

May retribution for them, and freedom for their captives, follow swiftly in 2012.

He spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of retribution for violating those orders.