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answer to

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  1. Explain or justify something to someone, as in If Mary doesn't help us finish this project, she'll have to answer to the boss. This expression was at first used mainly for replying to legal charges. [c. a.d. 950]


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But the answer to that isn’t to lock up all models behind closed doors.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 30, 2026

The AI programs are following goals set by humans, in this case finding an answer to a question.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

There’s no perfect answer to an imperfect situation.

From MarketWatch Jul. 28, 2026

In both cases, the answer to the latter appears to be an unequivocal no.

From Salon Jul. 21, 2026

Indeed, the abrupt change in Lady Constance’s postal fortunes was puzzling, but the answer to the puzzle had already arrived— by post, of course.

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

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