- present participle of answer.
answering
Example Sentences
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But that’s a matter of choice, Ms. Komatireddy kept answering.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
For decades, answering this question would have been straightforward: The controlling Supreme Court precedent, a case called Stinson v.
From Slate ● Oct. 6, 2026
“Suddenly, being able to do actions for you is a totally different value proposition versus just answering questions,” Steinwold told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 3, 2026
“I’ve stopped sending or answering texts for the most part; I’m just over it,” she added.
From Salon ● Sep. 30, 2026
But instead of answering me, the store owner turned away and left me standing there.
From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall
