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retort

[ri-tawrt] / rɪˈtɔrt /




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Essex Police previously said it was not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident after officers were called to Retort Close by the ambulance service at about 23:30 BST on 29 July.

From BBC • Aug. 15, 2024

Retort is slower and cooler, heating the can to only 250 degrees Fahrenheit for seven minutes.

From Salon • Oct. 17, 2023

On today’s episode of A Word, he talks with Jason Johnson about the confirmation battle ahead, and about his new book Allow Me to Retort: A Black Guy’s Guide to the Constitution.

From Slate • Mar. 4, 2022

In an industry dominated by white, male comedians, Minority Retort was the city’s first regular showcase spotlighting comedians of color.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 15, 2018

Retort upon retort stood ready in my head, and I wrote uninterruptedly.

From Hunger by Hamsun, Knut




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