Sentence examples for effective retribution from inspiring English sources

Such long delays make it unlikely that capital punishment deters other potential murderers, ruled Judge Carney, or delivers effective retribution.

Subsequent warnings by the President that the U.S. would meet any future kidnappings with "swift and effective retribution" seemed incongruous with the previously announced mild policy.

Additionally, for voice to be effective, there can be no adverse effects from speaking up, no punitive effects or retribution for doing so.

The Marxist credo was all the more effective as it expressed with eloquent ferocity the grievances of the poor while predicting retribution and a happy ending.

Human rights groups and some members of the Libyan government acknowledge that Libya still lacks effective police, prosecutors, courts and prisons, as well as the wherewithal to protect judges, lawyers or witnesses from potential retribution by armed militias.

"Karmic retribution".

Longing for retribution is longing for retribution.

Egypt took full retribution.

RETRIBUTION, by Sherrilyn Kenyon.

Were the revelations retribution?

"Do I fear retribution?