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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a riposte" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when referring to a quick, witty, or sharp reply, often in a debate or argument.
Example: "Her response was not just a comment; it was a riposte that left everyone speechless."
Alternatives: "a comeback" or "a retort."
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A riposte in kind?
A riposte to Apple's Infinite Loop?
Knepp offers a riposte to this.
Sunday's gathering was a riposte to such glib optimism.
This was not presented as a riposte to China's plans.
Was this film a riposte to accusations of precocity?
Then the defenders have a riposte for anything South tries.
For every Boeing accusation, Airbus has a riposte.
As the crowd filed out, he cornered Brokaw and complained about being denied a riposte.
The Premier League have taken particular exception to the article and are preparing a riposte.
Seconds later, a van follows bearing a riposte: "I still love you.
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