We'd have tried to negotiate them out, failed, and then had to threaten massive economic retribution.

Marbury then actually threatened divine retribution upon the bishop by warning him to beware the judgements of God.

A right-wing group, the Christian League of Southern Africa, threatened divine retribution if it passed.

As they were handcuffed, the woman screamed that diMonda was a traitor to his race, and the man threatened retribution against his family.

As the trucks roar up the dangerous mountain passes, a helicopter hovers overhead, threatening instant retribution for ambushes.

She reported that the Tajikistani security officials threatened retribution when he declined to serve as a spy.

Abortion opponents threatened political retribution, however, and were displeased when President Bush backed the agency's decision.

It was appalling when the House majority leader threatened political retribution against judges who did not toe his extremist political line.

The Republican majority in Congress has frequently denounced judges' rulings and even threatened retribution.

The advocates say that late last week, Mr. Slattery had threatened retribution if yesterday's news conference were held.