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answering to

VERB
be responsible to
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"They're answering to a lot of the expectations users have," Badouard said.

From Barron's May 9, 2026

Dudek says this behavior stemmed partly from being in over his head, amazed by who he was suddenly answering to.

From Salon Sep. 9, 2025

“I’m not singing to anybody, I’m not answering to anybody,” declares Aguilar.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 12, 2025

Would ten hag benefit from a solid season not answering to critics every single game?

From BBC Apr. 24, 2024

“Some might not fancy answering to a youngster,” he said, “but I’m a toiling knight.”

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine



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