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answer

[an-ser, ahn-] / ˈæn sər, ˈɑn- /






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She appeared virtually before the committee in February, but invoked her right to refuse to answer questions.

From BBC • 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 fruit fly connectome pointed to a different answer.

From Science Daily • 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

Clare realized it had been the answer to the question of where Gingersnipes belonged after all.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman




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