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Paul Celan performed one of the 20th century’s strangest acts of literary fidelity: He remained true to German by forcing it to answer for what had been done in its name.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“I don’t have an answer for you on that,” El-Farra said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The answer for you is to spend that money when you need it most and when it would benefit your overall financial situation to have tax-free money.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

But for me, it’s a way to get them in the room and answer for what they’re doing.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

She didn’t answer for a few seconds, and I thought maybe she didn’t hear me, but it was just the phone lag.

From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller