replying

Example Sentences

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“No, don’t worry,” she remembers the woman replying.

From Salon • May 2, 2026

Kathy Griffin chimed in, replying to Fox: “You’re a helluva ghost.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

When he again said no, Weetman was described as replying "what about my dough?" - although Jackson told the jury there were no direct threats.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

The airline’s social-media team—famed for their viral, cheeky content—was quick to capitalize, replying to a post about an X outage in the U.S. with a suggestion that Musk himself might need Wi-Fi.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 21, 2026

“We will return to our son and daughter,” Nathan said, not replying directly.

From "Nectar in a Sieve" by Kamala Markandaya