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The answer, eventually, was: Then I could finish the peppers and onions and make it another way.
From Salon ● Aug. 25, 2026
Although the findings add evidence for dark matter, they do not answer one of the largest remaining questions in physics: what dark matter actually consists of.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 25, 2026
“Finding that person’s the priority. But getting to the right answer is the most important.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
Inzerillo said when he tries to recall where he heard a fact, he can get a quick answer by deploying an agent to check meeting transcripts shared on Slack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
“I—God, Edda, can anyone ever answer that question?”
From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse
Sir Chris told Irish broadcaster RTÉ that he worried that "some people have misunderstood the purpose of the bill", adding that it was all about getting answers for families.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
When Lane Kiffin dials a number, the person on the other end usually answers and takes the call.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 24, 2026
An algorithm then assesses the answers to identify students at risk of becoming homeless.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
Obtaining these answers could lead to new treatment targets.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 23, 2026
“That depends on how soon you can pay me,” he answers.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
Mr. James’s main characters are men who have answered a flyer advertising auditions for a local theater performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
It will be answered from 09:00 to 17:00 on 26 August and then 24 hours a day from 09:00 on 27 August until 15:00 on 31 August.
From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026
When asked by a defence attorney if Lindsay Clancy had been "interested at all times in trying to get better and see doctors", Susan Clancy answered: "Very much so."
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
If you answered “no” to all of them, try the DIY tests below.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
And his wish was answered when a scream came from the back of the bus.
From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova
Her campaign has since stumbled, notably when she acknowledged during a debate that she was "not that informed on national security" while answering a question about Taiwan.
From Barron's ● Aug. 25, 2026
At the institute, Wright participated in a work-study program — mopping floors, answering phones and interviewing other acting hopefuls to see if they had what it took to make it in the program.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026
As regular Slatest readers know, we usually spend this newsletter answering questions about the news.
From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026
Many more unfolded quietly, as young women deleted posts, locked their accounts and stopped answering calls from unknown numbers.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
Instead of answering, I throw my arms around her, then Dad.
From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish
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