- present participle of answer.
answering
Example Sentences
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It said it had "provided answers to questions relating to Alan Greer's offending during the course of his police career" and did not believe it had been answering questions about his police vetting record.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
“Is this circular financing?” he wrote, before answering, “No.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
“We are glad the Mayor is finally answering the call,” Raman said in the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
Although it was Dolly Parton taking questions from late-night hosts in countless, breezy interviews, it was “Dolly Parton” answering.
From Salon ● Aug. 27, 2026
“Hmm,” she replied, like she was answering me from a dream.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
