asking

Example Sentences

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At the first time of asking, they have been embarrassed, calling their judgement into question.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

"We are advocating that we take another close look at this, asking how we can design it so that it becomes more flexible," he told journalists late Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

And she also is always asking people to speak up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“Importing governments are asking one question, ‘What do we do to make sure this never happens again,’” says Kevin Book, co-founder of ClearView Energy Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

I say again, rising from my chair, and this time it’s clear that I’m not asking.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse