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
It felt bleak when Ryan Gravenberch curled home a sixth-minute opener, but Chelsea hit back to level when Enzo Fernandez's free-kick drifted in.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
Trump hit back at the chancellor on Tuesday, saying on social media, “He doesn’t know what he’s talking about!”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026
At one point, Hegseth hit back with a defiant tone, telling a congressman "shame on you".
From BBC • Apr. 29, 2026
This is another thing life is throwing at me, and I need to hit back before I lose Autumn.
From "Kwame Crashes the Underworld" by Craig Kofi Farmer
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