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answer for
verb
- to be liable or responsible for (a person's actions, behaviour, etc)
- to vouch for or speak on behalf of (a person)
- to suffer or atone for (one's wrongdoing)
Example Sentences
The NGO called for Israeli ambassadors to be summoned to answer for "violation of international law, including the ongoing blockade and the bombing of our civilian vessel".
"They have to answer for that, whereas for Higgins or any of the others, there's ultimately zero accountability if they completely mess it up. "
But the Clippers had no answer for Murray, who was efficient with his shooting, going 17 for 26 from the field and eight for 14 from three-point range.
Sheik Mohammed said that there had been "a bit of progress compared to other meetings, yet we need to find an answer for the ultimate question: how to end this war".
Pressed for how he will improve in qualifying, he said: "I really don't know. I really don't have a lot of answers for you guys. Just wasn't quick today."
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