He had a clever retort for each argument offered. From LearnThat.org.
Mr. Greg begins with what he calls a retort courteous. From Wordnik.com. [Lectures and Essays] Reference
But, I think the right retort is "so freakin what"?. From Wordnik.com. [Discourse.net: Simple Logic] Reference
Her only retort is Hillary's faults and Bush's faults. From Wordnik.com. [Latest CNN estimate: Clinton wins 80 delegates, Obama 66] Reference
The usual retort is “did you chose to be straight?”. From Wordnik.com. [Think Progress » Feingold walks out of hearing] Reference
Robert's retort is an octave higher and a glass of wine later. From Wordnik.com. [October 2007] Reference
Their retort from the Stadium's dry section: "We've got Coney.". From Wordnik.com. [USATODAY.com] Reference
"What do girls know about driving!" was the retort from the small piece of masculine science beside her. From Wordnik.com. [Melbourne House] Reference
If anyone dares to disagree, or question anything the Libs say, their only retort is "you are a racist". From Wordnik.com. [Leahy on Sotomayor: 'Stop the racial politics'] Reference
My usual retort is "No, they get the government they deserve, and unfortunately I get the government they deserve too.". From Wordnik.com. [EconLog: February 2005 Archives] Reference
The obvious retort is that anyone who signs a mortgage should know whether or not they can afford the monthly payments. From Wordnik.com. [Matthew Yglesias » On So-Called “Irresponsible” Borrowers] Reference
Finally, a retort is the alchemist's vessel that ferments, distills, transforms. From Wordnik.com. [Pacific Free Press - Hard Truths for Hard Times - Progressive opinion, dissident news] Reference
The retort was a swift and brilliant sketch of Kim's pedigree for three generations. From Wordnik.com. [Kim] Reference
In this situation, then, the woman is the magnesium in the retort, which is at last working. From Wordnik.com. [Dream Psychology Psychoanalysis for Beginners] Reference
The amalgam was then processed in the retort, which is a type of furnace with a hood over it. From Wordnik.com. [Pozos - Guanajuato] Reference
The retort was a harsh one, but it attained its mark with the directness of a point of steel. From Wordnik.com. [Les Misérables] Reference
At which point, a retort is offered. From Wordnik.com. [I want you to stop stalking "overweight" women. - Feministing] Reference
Quote of the day followed by a quick OFTOT retort, that is. From Wordnik.com. [BallHype - Top Sports News, Videos, and Blogs] Reference
And you want them to vote for the Republicans 'bill without some kind of retort?. From Wordnik.com. [Senate Set To Vote Today On Condemning MoveOn -- And On Boxer's Alternative] Reference
I’m gonna print your post and from now my retort will be a simple one: read this. From Wordnik.com. [Nixon's story is our story] Reference
This retort from the rear. From Wordnik.com. [Letter 59] Reference
Biden's better defense, however, might have be the "Tu quoque!" retort: "You, too!". From Wordnik.com. [Latest Articles] Reference
The retort was a swift and brilliant sketch of Kim’s pedigree for three generations. From Wordnik.com. [Kim] Reference
Memyself: Actually, you very specifically described "get a life dork" as your "retort". From Wordnik.com. [BlogWonks] Reference
(we certainly hope Justice Thomas would issue a "retort"!). From Wordnik.com. [TigerHawk] Reference
"retort" from Justice Thomas, but that is hardly the newsworthy bit if you are a conservative. From Wordnik.com. [TigerHawk] Reference
Battle's retort: "Is this the white man's pencil?". From Wordnik.com. [Cybersoul Not Found] Reference
And he delivered his retort with "bring it on" vigor. From Wordnik.com. [Lights, Camera, ‘Question Time’!] Reference
The retort from Rahum's father: "Neither has our son.". From Wordnik.com. [Ofir's Fatal Attraction] Reference
Watch the Fenty ads and listen to the Gray radio retort. From Wordnik.com. [DeMorning DeBonis: Aug. 12, 2010] Reference
He raised his hand in a mock wave just in time to hear the retort. From Wordnik.com. [On first day of Redskins training camp, Albert Haynesworth learns who is boss] Reference
There's a retort that's equally evergreen: Yeah, but what a great song!. From Wordnik.com. [Album review of 'Crazy for You' by Best Coast] Reference
The standard retort is: a rich country like ours can afford absolute safety. From Wordnik.com. [The Triumph Of The Psycho-Fact] Reference
If it's all so great, mandate foes retort, won't employers join up voluntarily '?. From Wordnik.com. [Too Soon To Panic] Reference
Haitians may make poor guerrillas, but they're hard workers, the Haitian-Americans retort. From Wordnik.com. [A Black And 'Blan' Mission] Reference
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