answering to

Example Sentences

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

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

But a publicly traded SpaceX, answering to a Wall Street investor base, will still have to hit those goals while also showing progress with xAI and Starlink.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 3, 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

It is a unique set-up with the manager answering to his dad, but there have been two promotions and a Wembley FA Trophy triumph in the past six years.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2024

There was a noise like a railway train letting off its whistle, and, answering to it—riding on it like the voice of the Arabian Bird—Robin Wood’s horn of silver began to Mow.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White