1.   He thought the remark was melancholy, sadly philosophical, a throwaway line for an aimless afternoon.

2.   His remark was a cheap shot at short people.

3.   His remark was the occasion of a bitter quarrel.

4.   His remarks are actionable in my view.

5.   His remarks are nevertheless bound to stir controversy.

6.   His remarks are offensive to African-Americans.

7.   I did not think my remarks were particularly snide.

8.   I heard no more of the exchange but this one remark was quite enough to establish his woeful ignorance about the theatre.

9.   I thought his remark was highly appropriate, given the circumstances.