answer back
Britishverb
Example Sentences
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Sometimes I answer back, even though I don’t think it cares too much.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 17, 2025
Chief executives wanting to talk and embody values may find it difficult to answer back.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2023
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
“But in an elimination game, to not only score the first goal, but to answer back 21 seconds after they scored, you’re so proud,” Cooper added.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 13, 2022
Mundín writes out notes that he gives to the ambassador, who gives them to Tío Pepe, then we answer back by reverse method.
From "Before We Were Free" by Julia Alvarez
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