in answer

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: as a response or answer
In answer to your request we are sending a catalog.

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Investment has been pouring in since the early 2000s, in answer to the howling demand for raw materials from China’s growing economy. Vince Beiser, WIRED, 22 Aug. 2024 The meteor was first spotted over Midtown Manhattan and traveled west over New Jersey at 41,000 mph, the space agency said Wednesday in answer to numerous sightings around the area. Theresa Braine, New York Daily News, 17 July 2024 So, in answer to your question, the last few weeks for me have been a reminder of how significant Bob is to so many people, because he's been so significant to me. Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 25 Mar. 2024 So, in answer to our original question, in 2023, 12.4% of screenplay credits went to women over 40. Stephen Follows, IndieWire, 14 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for in answer 

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“In answer.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20answer. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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