1. I got my answer rather quickly, after soaking up the spilled coffee and stopping myself from commenting on her motorcycle helmet hair.
2. My mother paused before offering an awkward, non-committal answer.
3. When I thought about having to look at that dreadful tweed blazer over drinks or at a football game, I had the obvious answer.
4. Before anyone could answer, Alan opened the door again.
5. Before Evan could answer, Tarensen burst into view, accompanied by a wheezing Gettelung.
6. His eyes glinted maliciously, daring her to answer him.
7. After a significant amount of caffeine enters my bloodstream I answer.
8. He had been patient with her, not wanting to push her, but he would expect an answer soon, and the thought filled her with dread.
9. Satisfied with his answer, she nodded and gathered her things.
10. A knock rang out downstairs, and Cianne heard a servant answer the door, greeting the Elders.