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reply

[ri-plahy] / rɪˈplaɪ /




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"I was on job sites and doing what I could to find work and nine times out of 10 I didn't get a reply back," he says.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

He apologized in a reply, saying it was "humor."

From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026

Keep a file of your memo and your employer’s reply.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

In reply to Iran’s threat to end negotiations, Mr. Trump talked tough.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Before she can reply, the front door opens and a group of Black kids bursts through.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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