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
Disney Hall was his answer to the charge, repeated frequently over the years, that he was more skilled at producing architectural sculpture than answering to practical or functional requirements.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025
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 still felt strange to acknowledge it, like answering to a name that didn’t belong or slipping into clothes that weren’t quite the right size, but she made herself say it in her head.
From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray
