answer back
Example Sentences
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Sometimes I answer back, even though I don’t think it cares too much.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 17, 2025
The Nationals’ 5-4 lead lasted until Irvin exited the game at the start of the seventh — opening the door for the Dodgers to finally answer back.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2025
Chief executives wanting to talk and embody values may find it difficult to answer back.
From BBC • Jul. 27, 2023
By the time he asks, “Can I get a Chaka Khan?” it’s impossible not to answer back.
From New York Times • Dec. 2, 2022
The old Chinese gentleman whispered something to Sai Fong, and Sai whispered an answer back in Chinese.
From "The Cricket in Times Square" by George Selden
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
