Sentence examples for fire back from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "fire back" is correct and usable in written English.
It is generally used as a metaphor to describe responding to an insult or criticism quickly and aggressively. Example: After the debate, the candidate fired back at her opponent's accusations with some strong words of her own.

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It had to fire back to survive.

The Guardian

CNN will not fire back".

The New York Times

We've got that fire back".

The New York Times - Sports

Why shouldn't Trump fire back?

The New Yorker

So you fire back — you go for the carotid artery".

The New York Times

WHEN did Palestinian militants begin to fire back?

The New York Times

I fire back, full automatic bursts, into the village.

The New York Times

Unfortunately, in the bike version, you can't fire back.

The New York Times

Some in the political class are starting to fire back.

The Guardian

To which a brassy Spartan might fire back: "Good.

The Guardian - Film

The Ministry of Culture was quick to fire back.

The New York Times

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