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respond

[ri-spond] / rɪˈspɒnd /


Example Sentences

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The U.S. trade representative’s office and the Indonesian government didn’t respond to requests for comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

“It wasn’t just that those attacks didn’t work. It’s that she was prepared for them and ready to respond that got her through that race,” Erickson said.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

District Judge Dolly M. Gee’s chambers did not respond to a request for comment about why no similar action has been taken in L.A.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

For instance, chlorine-terminated MXenes absorb strongly in the 14-18 GHz range, while bromine- and iodine-based versions respond to different frequency ranges.

From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026

Coal opened his mouth to respond, but Doc held up a hand.

From "Boy 2.0" by Tracey Baptiste