retorted

Example Sentences

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

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

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 • Mar. 8, 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

"If you throw me under the bus, OK, that's what I'm going to be," she retorted.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

“And never will, Pip,” he retorted, with a frowning smile.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens