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
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
“But in an elimination game, to not only score the first goal, but to answer back 21 seconds after they scored, you’re so proud,” Cooper added.
From Seattle Times • Jun. 13, 2022
He talked about what he would do to me, and I had promptly put an answer back on the wire.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
