answer to

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The mostly likely answer to each of these questions is a resounding “no.”

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“He was smart and kind. My family loved him. I loved him. He encouraged me in everything I did. His answer to every question was yes.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

Public companies have to answer to any number of potential shareholders, and battles with investors can play out for the whole world to see.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

Goodell grinned and replied, “I really don’t know the answer to that one. If she’s interested, she has the ability to do it, let’s put it that way.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2026

“He told me the Msaidizi is supposed to answer to him next and it’ll help him stop the Manowari.”

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas