Sentence examples for imperative to reply from inspiring English sources

The imperative to reply is almost addictive, which is probably one reason that texting can be not just rude (people continually sneaking a look at their cell phones, while you're talking with them, in case some message awaits) but deadly.

How to reply?

He tried to reply.

Clegg tried to reply.

Detectives failed to reply.

Want to reply?

We were not invited to reply.

He had to reply.

I promise to reply!

Resist the urge to reply.

I used to reply, "Sure.