retorted
Example Sentences
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Nonsense, retorted Thomas Matter, a wealthy banker and SVP lawmaker who helped initiate the referendum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
When the DfI witness said experts had agreed that Noah got in through bars, the family barrister retorted: "We don't know how Noah got in".
From BBC ● May 8, 2026
When I admonished my 7 year-old for complaining too much during a particularly wonderful excursion, she retorted, “Daddy, complaining is my passion!”
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 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
“And never will, Pip,” he retorted, with a frowning smile.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
