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

The LA Local obtained photos of a petition asking voters to remove their names from the Billboard Blight Elimination and Neighborhood Preservation Initiative.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ co-director Anthony Russo is listing the property, which would set a price record for the city if it sells for close to its asking price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

For days, for weeks, we never stopped looking for her, asking after her.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo