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vendetta

noun

Definition of vendetta

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a series of acts done to harm a disliked person or group He has had a vendetta against her ever since she beat him out for the promotion. The two politicians had long held a personal vendetta against each other.

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Recent Examples of vendetta Previously, prosecutors claimed Rinderknecht had a vendetta against wealthy people, and used testimony from Rinderknecht’s Uber passengers who allegedly witnessed him complaining about aspects of his life. — Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 But a vendetta alone won’t suffice; leaders need a positive vision. — Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026 Set in 1950, the story follows the young Levon who has grown up posing as a girl, to be protected from an ancient family vendetta. — Annika Pham, Variety, 4 Aug. 2026 Trump’s incompetence throughout this vendetta against Comey is perhaps its most welcome aspect. — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vendetta

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During the latest episode of the New Heights podcast, former Steelers coach Mike Tomlin downplayed sideline feuds that are sometimes seen during an NFL game.

— Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 18 Oct. 2026
The yearslong feud offers a rare window into the insular world of top-tier science labs, where directors wield outsized authority.

— Chris Serres — Boston Globe, STAT, 16 Oct. 2026

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Several other important artifacts of Mexica origin that have been part of repatriation disputes are also currently housed at the Weltmuseum.

— News Desk, Artforum, 12 Oct. 2026
The dispute emerged as a rare point of overt contention in last week’s bankruptcy hearing, which was dominated by the news that golfer Jon Rahm would be parting ways with the LIV Golf.

— Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 12 Oct. 2026

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