shoot back
Example Sentences
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Hurts’ odds might shoot back up should he not miss a snap.
From Washington Times • Dec. 20, 2022
I don't yell or scream or shoot back rebuttals.
From Salon • Jun. 17, 2022
“Trust science,” Mr. Hughes would shoot back at those who were prodding him, explaining that waiting would yield more data.
From New York Times • Oct. 16, 2021
“None of that is true,” Hogan said of Hostin’s criticisms, prompting Hostin to shoot back: “Oh, it is true.”
From Washington Post • Jul. 28, 2020
Normally I’d shoot back another weak retort, but this time I held my tongue.
From "Keep It Together, Keiko Carter" by Debbi Michiko Florence
