retorted
Example Sentences
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"We can't install air conditioning everywhere. It's a false solution that makes the problem worse," he retorted, calling for better insulation of buildings.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
“Steve, it is time for you to drop out,” Bianco retorted in a video posted to social media soon after.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 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
To which Miller retorted with equal contempt, ‘You certainly did, Major. But tell me one thing: are you flying the same planes you flew in the last war, too?’
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 26, 2026
“Then we’re not at liberty to say what happened to them,” Bobby Gene retorted.
From "The Season of Styx Malone" by Kekla Magoon
