Their replies sounded remarkably similar to the security services officer she and Zoe had encountered the night before.

The reply sounded like a whisper of wet silk across a smooth slate.

This reply sounds very plausible, until one reflects on it; and then a serious difficulty emerges.

Daniel said nothing, knowing any reply would sound mealy-mouthed and defensive.

Mara's reply sounded meek in contrast to her husband's bellow.

The reply came in Spanish and didn't sound friendly.

Ask them why they felt the way they did, and if their replies sounded at all likely, whether they belonged to the Group, too.

Bucket's reply and laugh sounded like they had come to me through a long metal tunnel.

The reply sounded lame in the tribune's ears, but it served well enough.

His reply sounded too sharp, even to his own ears.