shoot back
Example Sentences
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To get the highest jump, they need to do it once as they descend into the bowl, and then again as they shoot back up toward the sky.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2024
Hurts’ odds might shoot back up should he not miss a snap.
From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022
Adidas said earlier this month that it was putting its deal with Ye “under review” — prompting the Anti-Defamation League to shoot back, “What more do you need to review?”
From New York Times • Oct. 25, 2022
I don't yell or scream or shoot back rebuttals.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022
“I know how brilliant I sound,” I shoot back dryly.
From "Love, Hate & Other Filters" by Samira Ahmed
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