retorted

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When the DfI witness said experts had agreed that Noah got in through bars, the family barrister retorted: "We don't know how Noah got in".

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“This worthy president,” retorted Biddle in 1834, “thinks that because he has scalped Indians and imprisoned judges, he is to have his way with the Bank. He is mistaken.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

“Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens,” the NRA retorted, to Essayli.

From Slate • Jan. 28, 2026

“As their governess, the only ability of theirs that concerns me is their ability to make accurate use of the apostrophe,” she retorted.

From "The Unseen Guest" by Maryrose Wood