His mouth was open for a sharp retort, then he closed it quickly and sat down again.

A sharp retort would have been easy but unnecessarily cruel.

A sharp retort came to mind, but I didn't let it out.

But from my side came the sharp retort of his palm as he started slapping.

The professor was about to make a sharp retort, but checked himself.

He was accustomed to making sharp retorts, particularly when attacked.

This time Ellis was able to keep her sharp retort to herself.

The European response brought some sharp retorts in Washington today.

"An over young groom has made many a good match into a bad marriage," was the sharp retort.

She bit back the sharp retort that sprang to her lips.