hit back
Example Sentences
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But after winning the first two sets, Djokovic was gradually overpowered by 19-year-old Fonseca, who hit back to force a decider.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
BP’s woes worsened Wednesday as former chairman Albert Manifold hit back at the oil major after it ousted him for what it described as governance and conduct issues.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
It’s now up 17% over the past month, but would need to rally another 56% from here to reach the record high it hit back in October.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Trump hit back at the chancellor on Tuesday, saying on social media, “He doesn’t know what he’s talking about!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
Grandfather weakly hit back at the man, but it had no effect.
From "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson
