riposte
Example Sentences
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The hook, "you can use my lyrics as your captions", is a delectably scathing riposte to a musician who sniped her style.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
In a quiet riposte to this, the king in his speech to Congress will riff on past military endeavors the two countries have undertaken and the sacrifice both nations have made.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 28, 2026
Damodaran wrote a riposte to the Citrini Research paper published last week that was the subject of much scrutiny and controversy.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 5, 2026
Bellingham found the net late in the rout of Monaco and celebrated by chugging imaginary drinks, which was an apparent riposte to claims he has been enjoying Spanish nightlife.
From Barron's • Jan. 20, 2026
A riposte unsettles your opponent, signaling aggression, quickness, and both defensive and offensive power.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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