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answer for

VERB
be accountable for
Synonyms
WEAK
accept the responsibility for account for atone for be responsible for explain justify pay for take the blame for

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Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern discuss AG Bondi’s legacy, and why she may still be dragged before congress to answer for the DOJ’s mishandling of the Epstein Files.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

Russell pushed on trying to close the gap, but his own fastest lap was answered by one from Antonelli, underlining that the youngster had an answer for everything Russell could throw at him.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

He also believed they had tried to coerce him, and decided they should have to answer for it publicly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Etiquette expert Nick Leighton says it’s a hard question to answer for a number of reasons.

From MarketWatch • Feb. 26, 2026

“Well, Mr. Trepid, are there any questions I can answer for you, sir?”

From "Ruby Holler" by Sharon Creech