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answer

[an-ser, ahn-] / ˈæn sər, ˈɑn- /






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The fruit fly connectome pointed to a different answer.

From Science Daily • Jun. 10, 2026

During the pre-show, guests can explore tarot books and uncover slips of paper hidden in them that prompt us to answer questions or complete poems — the latter will figure into the performance.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

The answer may depend on what the Supreme Court thinks about the drinking habits of the Founding Fathers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

His mother said he initially wondered whether to answer the question in the first person, given he had inspired the poem, but eventually decided the examiner might not believe him.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But if Torak tried to ask him about that, he never gave much of an answer.

From "Wolf Brother" by Michelle Paver




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