riposte

Example Sentences

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“The world is watching you, history will judge you. Good luck with your decision,” Klitschko said in the latest riposte from Ukraine trying to tie Bach closely to Olympic policy for Russia.

From Seattle Times

The courtroom sequence transcends what we’ve been trained to expect, the dramatic reveals, ripostes and objections.

From New York Times

However, a riposte from Europe would likely face resistance from more traditionally free trade friendly nations such as the Netherlands and Sweden.

From Reuters

The synth-pop anthem I Know A Place talked about finding a sense of belonging in gay clubs, while Loudspeaker was a defiant riposte to bigots everywhere: "Every time I don't shut up, it's a revolution".

From BBC

Two enormous vessels tethered to a pier in the Eemshaven harbor in the Netherlands form the centerpiece of this country’s riposte to Russia’s throttling energy supplies to Europe.

From New York Times