retort
Example Sentences
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“Actually it is difficult to understand,” I retort.
From Literature
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He chimed with retorts as the prosecutor explained the charges of stealing $5,000 in merchandise, including a belt.
From Los Angeles Times
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times
Asked about the risk of an angry reaction from the White House, Chemnitz retorted that "as an American president, you have more important things to focus on."
From Barron's
“Or maybe we should figure out as much as we can now, so all the final pieces will fall into place at the conference,” Katherine retorted.
From Literature
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