retorted
Example Sentences
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The ICC retorted Tuesday, saying the US sanctions "undermine the rule of law."
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Nonsense, retorted Thomas Matter, a wealthy banker and SVP lawmaker who helped initiate the referendum.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026
That's just the EU's opening position at the start of negotiations, he retorted.
From BBC ● Apr. 16, 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
“Well, you sound pretty unhappy yourself, miss,” he retorted, and went on with his ringing.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
