Women were also summoned to grace British balls, which they could refuse only so many times before they faced retaliation.

And he said he faced retaliation when he spoke up to superiors.

Doctors who flout such rules say they face retaliation from the health plans for which they work.

Those who do report sexual abuse in custody frequently face retaliation, rather than help.

The Administration certainly did not want to face retaliation against American farm goods.

There were also reports from Iran that the kidnappers would not face retaliation.

But, many could not be returned to their countries of origin because they were likely to face retaliation from their governments.

Inba beats some students but faces very strong retaliation from Michael and his fellow students.

That clearly applies to many Haitians, who faced retaliation, abuse and terror on their return.

If Japan fails to offer a "satisfactory solution," he said, it faces American retaliation.