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answering
  • present participle of answer.

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Anthropic says Fable 5 is exceptionally good at writing and debugging software code, answering complex research questions and analyzing images.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

"A lot of things went through my head. Is this really happening? My own 15-year-old son answering a question on a poem that I've written?"

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Four did not respond, while Sinn Féin gave a statement not answering the questions posed.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The key is finding someone willing to spend time examining you, answering your questions and providing good advice, no matter their age.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 3, 2026

Mr. Larkin and Dad are answering questions about the chicken coops—business is booming.

From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz