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answer to

VERB
be responsible to
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“Another Dimension” is his answer to the years of rejection, pain and incandescent ire, but transmuted into a vibrant, avant-garde, genre-defying gaping wound found within 11 tight tracks.

From Salon • Jun. 5, 2026

They maintain records, employ boards and answer to shareholders, donors and customers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

I think in part the answer to that question is yes, I did.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The answer to her rhetorical question is layered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2026

Why does the Msaidizi have to answer to me instead of him?

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas




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