answering

Example Sentences

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When asked by a journalist on Monday whether this might now change, the PM avoided answering the question directly.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

He might have been knocking, but nobody was answering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

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

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Nithya Raman emerged as the clear loser of the debate, struggling to articulate coherent responses and repeatedly exceeding time limits when answering straightforward questions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

The party began counting the answering raps aloud and got mixed up.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock