answer back
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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He always takes the time to reply to me, always takes the time to answer back, is always asking me where I am in the world.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Sometimes I answer back, even though I don’t think it cares too much.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
The Dodgers would answer back in the fifth, scoring twice after Ohtani hit an RBI double in the gap and scored on a single from Freeman in the next at-bat.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 28, 2025
By the time he asks, “Can I get a Chaka Khan?” it’s impossible not to answer back.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2022
Back home, was the answer, back to my life.
From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover
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