with a vengeance
phrase
1
: with great force or vehemence
undertook reform with a vengeance
2
: to an extreme or excessive degree
the tourists are back—with a vengeance
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Lobo ended up being more of a cameo appearance; he is not featured at all in the comic miniseries, which focuses on Kara’s budding friendship with a vengeance-seeking alien child.
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4 July 2026
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Jennifer Ouellette,
ArsTechnica,
4 July 2026
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“With a vengeance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20a%20vengeance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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