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The phrase "a reply of" is not commonly used in written English and may sound awkward.
It could be used in contexts where you are specifying the content or nature of a reply, but it is generally better to use more standard expressions.
Example: "I received a reply of appreciation for my efforts on the project."
Alternatives: "a response of" or "an answer of".
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John Radsan, the former C.I.A. lawyer, offered a reply of sorts.
He received a smile and a reply of, "I think we can do that".
But their investment bankers, like so many retail clerks, may get a reply of "No thanks, just looking".
That speech prompted a reply of sorts by Vice PresidentJoseph R. Biden Jr. in a letter published in The Des Moines Register.
The restaurant industry statement is a reply, of sorts, to a similar statement signed by more than 600 economists endorsing the increase of the minimum wage.
It means even her telling us about her day goes little beyond a reply of "Great day!", or "No" when I ask if her day was good.
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Mr. Clegg accepted the explanation but had a blunt reply of his own.
I hear Levine and Rule are planning a fresh reply of their own tomorrow.
A reply was received of 318 out of 664 intensivists (47.9%).
Indeed, while 52% of Italian applicants received a reply, only 28% of immigrants obtained it.
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