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Example Sentences

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Reedy said felt compelled to corner the mayor and police chief at the MLK parade because it was the only way to get them to answer for the department’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times

The Church has already decided that there is no case to answer for the new Archbishop of Canterbury.

From BBC

“My answer for today is no. But I’ll think about it.”

From Literature

That’s a long answer for a three-sentence letter, but I hope it gives you perspective on the possibilities and pitfalls that await.

From MarketWatch

The report found there was a case to answer for.

From BBC