- present participle of answer.
answering
Example Sentences
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A physicist at the University of Birmingham has created a laboratory "mini universe" that brings scientists a step closer to answering one of the biggest questions in physics: What is time?
From Science Daily ● Jul. 9, 2026
When I ask Brown how she manages to feel so self-assured so young, she laughs before answering.
From BBC ● Jun. 27, 2026
For its part, the majority insists it is answering a narrow question of statutory interpretation.
From Slate ● Jun. 26, 2026
A good way to start answering is by looking at Americans’ expectations about the Iranian conflict.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 24, 2026
Instead of answering, Nicole led him to the only building they hadn’t been in, which was by far the largest.
From "Storm Runners" by Roland Smith
