answering

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He also allegedly met Chinese military intelligence officials at least 10 to 15 times, answering questions on topics including his career and his work at Lockheed Martin, where he was an F-35 simulator instructor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

“Roy loved to have things bouncing at you from all different directions. Each part was a hook, with things calling and answering each other.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

He might have been knocking, but nobody was answering.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 11, 2026

When asked by a journalist on Monday whether this might now change, the PM avoided answering the question directly.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

Instead of answering, I throw my arms around her, then Dad.

From "How to Disappear Completely" by Ali Standish