shoot back
Example Sentences
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When you’re asked something like that, don’t you always want to shoot back, “Before you ask me about my experience, why don’t you tell me what you’ve done?”
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026
Hurts’ odds might shoot back up should he not miss a snap.
From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022
I don't yell or scream or shoot back rebuttals.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022
“Trust science,” Mr. Hughes would shoot back at those who were prodding him, explaining that waiting would yield more data.
From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2021
For once in her life, Jill didn’t shoot back the last word, and Guzzo stalked off without looking back at either of us.
From "All American Boys" by Jason Reynolds
