retorted
Example Sentences
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“She is the one who is unacceptable,” Trump retorted.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 27, 2026
Andre retorted with mock indignation to a laugh from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 13, 2026
Asked about the risk of an angry reaction from the White House, Chemnitz retorted that "as an American president, you have more important things to focus on."
From Barron's ● Mar. 8, 2026
“Responsible public voices should be awaiting a full investigation, not making generalizations and demonizing law-abiding citizens,” the NRA retorted, to Essayli.
From Slate ● Jan. 28, 2026
“Sister, that’s what I’m doin’,” Preacher Parr retorted, leather-lunged.
From "The Teacher’s Funeral" by Richard Peck
