hit back
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OpenAI hit back on Wednesday and called for the case to be permanently dismissed, which would bar Apple from filing another lawsuit on the same grounds.
From Barron's ● Aug. 7, 2026
On Monday, the White House hit back at the latest challenge to Trump's tariffs, arguing the government move was legal.
From Barron's ● Aug. 3, 2026
But eventually, the bull market hit back harder.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hit back at claims that Israel is basically friendless on Sunday, telling Fox News‘ Jacqui Heinrich that his country’s global relationships are “not quite as they appear.”
From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026
When she screamed and hit back, Julie ran to the quonset to look for Pearl.
From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George
