riposte

Example Sentences

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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

She has also urged China’s leaders to temper their authoritarian policies, criticism that has elicited tart ripostes from Chinese officials.

From New York Times

The City fans were not shy of reminding their Liverpool counterparts, their chants of "You nearly won the league" prompting a riposte of "Where's your European Cup?"

From BBC

Their sturdy, do-it-yourself construction is also a tacit riposte to the built-in obsolescence of so many products today.

From New York Times

It was the judge’s action, following a recommendation from America’s top spy chief, that prompted Friday’s Saudi riposte.

From Washington Post