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[an-ser, ahn-] / ˈæn sər, ˈɑn- /






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Artificial intelligence systems can write essays, answer questions, and solve complex problems.

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

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

It scanned personal messages to find the answer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I never liked when Grandma said that, because it usually meant I’d never get the answer.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold




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