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
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 is a unique set-up with the manager answering to his dad, but there have been two promotions and a Wembley FA Trophy triumph in the past six years.
From BBC ● Nov. 28, 2024
Clinton spent the last month of her campaign on the defense, answering to the contents of the leaked communications.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 16, 2024
“Some might not fancy answering to a youngster,” he said, “but I’m a toiling knight.”
From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine
