retorted
Example Sentences
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Swimmers never attend opening ceremonies, Evans retorted when Billy Payne, president and chief executive of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games, asked her to run the penultimate leg of the torch relay.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
Milania retorted that she “was laced” and said, “I go to college.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
“This worthy president,” retorted Biddle in 1834, “thinks that because he has scalped Indians and imprisoned judges, he is to have his way with the Bank. He is mistaken.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
That's just the EU's opening position at the start of negotiations, he retorted.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 2026
“It’s a very good one for you,” retorted Jo in a low voice.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
