hit back
Example Sentences
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Japanese Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi hit back on Sunday, saying "nothing could be further from the truth".
From Barron's • May 31, 2026
BP’s woes worsened Wednesday as former chairman Albert Manifold hit back at the oil major after it ousted him for what it described as governance and conduct issues.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Wales hit back shortly after, keeping it among the hard-carrying forwards before shipping the ball out for workhorse Keight to power over.
From BBC • May 17, 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
But sometimes, you find yourself standing in exactly the right position, wielding exactly the right weapon to hit back.
From "Warcross" by Marie Lu
