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repartees

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plural of repartee

as in retorts

a quick witty response that repartee to the reporter's question drew laughs from the bystanders

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retorts

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But retorts in this arena could carry significant consequences.

— Helen Branswell, STAT, 28 July 2026
LeBron James didn’t hold back from his retorts over his late-in-the-game elbow injury Thursday night against the Denver Nuggets.

— Benjamin Royer, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026

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