hit back
Example Sentences
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CEO Sushil Patel hit back at the agency in a statement, saying the rapid development of a treatment was crucial to address the thousands of deaths from melanoma each year.
From Barron's • May 29, 2026
But after winning the first two sets, Djokovic was gradually overpowered by 19-year-old Fonseca, who hit back to force a decider.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
The spokesman hit back at claims tickets are overpriced, adding that some have been sold for as little as $60, while more expensive tickets have been priced to prevent profiteering on resale markets.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
It’s now up 17% over the past month, but would need to rally another 56% from here to reach the record high it hit back in October.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
But sometimes, you find yourself standing in exactly the right position, wielding exactly the right weapon to hit back.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
