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Discover LudwigThe phrase "answer could be no" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that a response to a question or situation may not be affirmative.
Example: "When asked if he would attend the meeting, he replied that the answer could be no, depending on his schedule."
Alternatives: "the response might be negative" or "the reply could be no."
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we ask at every turn, always aware that the answer could be no.
Because the answer could be "no".
And unless we change course, I think the answer could be no.
Unless we change course, I think the answer could be no.
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Normally inquisitive people protested that there could be no answer and no definition.
Aware that her committee was split between supporters and opponents of embryo experiments, Warnock recognized there could be no 'correct' answer.
One answer could be 'yes and no' – yes, do not use epinephrine, because I am an 'epinephrine is bad' believer; and no, do not use dopexamine, because I am a 'dopexamine doesn't work' believer.
One answer could be that the maths-heavy system is no longer a guarantor of social mobility.
All interviewed physicians (Phys) received each question separately, in a predefined sequence, and no answer could be reviewed.
Even though no therapeutic answer could be provided by our "oncopanel" for certain patients, they were all analyzed for HPV insertion status.
This approach might well be applauded where no definitive objective answer could be obtained.
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

Justyna Jupowicz-Kozak
CEO of Professional Science Editing for Scientists @ prosciediting.com