respond
Example Sentences
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His threat came after Iran warned the shaky ceasefire in their three-month war was "practically meaningless" following the latest strikes by the United States, which saw Tehran respond with attacks around the region.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Bombastic and full of braggadocio, Pratt critiqued what he saw as Bass’ failure to prepare for and respond to the wildfires.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
Without naming names, he tells candidates that he plans to ask ex-colleagues about them, and offers a chance to respond to criticism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026
Then I saw him passing me so then I tried to respond.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
Brooklyn took a few more steps and was about to respond when she looked up and saw that he was gone.
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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Academic Vocabulary Toolkit 1, Words 81-90
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