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answer

[an-ser, ahn-] / ˈæn sər, ˈɑn- /






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For now, it’s a question that not even AI can answer.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 15, 2026

When she asked her grandmother how she made sense of it, the answer was practical - more hands to do the work, physical labour and emotional labour alike.

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

In his letter to Hegseth, Levin said the Trump administration needs to answer concerns from military families and loves ones about the conditions aboard.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

The scientists propose that neurons may provide the answer.

From Science Daily Aug. 14, 2026

She refused to answer to any form of “mother” or “mom” or “Mrs.,” forcing Janet and any friends she brought home to call her Star, though her name was actually Sharon.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

Rep. Robert Garcia, the ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, subsequently demanded answers about both the outbreak and the circumstances surrounding that meeting.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

For years, they questioned city leaders but didn’t receive answers.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Sometimes, though, it’s worth taking the time to pose big questions we don’t currently have answers to.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

The researchers behind both reports say AI companies can take an immediate step: Be transparent about answers that may be drawn from state-scripted media.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

I’m about to repeat my question when he finally answers.

From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison

“We answered all of the regulator’s questions, and we accepted the significant obligations and ongoing scrutiny that come with the national charter,” Witkoff said in an interview.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Last week’s episode of Amicus included a mailbag special in which Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern answered listeners’ burning questions about the law.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

It is a complicated question that he answered while tackling your biggest enemies in retirement.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Galactic power and privilege literally placed themselves on Hal’s finger simply because he answered one question correctly.

From Salon Aug. 14, 2026

Before he answered, he laid his hammer down on the anvil, turned, and started stirring up the fire in the forge.

From "Summer of the Monkeys" by Wilson Rawls

As regular Slatest readers know, we usually spend this newsletter answering questions about the news.

From Slate Aug. 14, 2026

"That genetic information, in turn, offers us a window into the past, answering questions about things such as when and where a manuscript was made."

From Science Daily Aug. 11, 2026

Many use the generative chatbot as a search engine, capable of answering questions with more detail, content and relevance than a regular Google search.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 4, 2026

Citing Paul's "obsession" with him, Fauci said he would invoke the Fifth Amendment, refraining from answering questions to avoid self-incrimination, adding that it "pains me to do so."

From Barron's Jul. 29, 2026

My mind raced, but Peach took his time answering.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles




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