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[ask, ahsk] / æsk, ɑsk /




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Seth Kirkham: Don’t we have to ask ourselves why the signals aren’t materializing?

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

On 29 April, the mother sent a message saying one of her sons "doesn't like the girl" and was advised to ask him again.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

That is why I didn’t hesitate in giving Matthew his grandmother’s wedding ring last Christmas when he told me he wanted to ask Annie to marry him.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Expensive appliances and steeper gas prices are forcing would-be shoppers to ask if they really do need a fridge or dishwasher.

From MarketWatch • May 15, 2026

Janet considered not even telling Sharon the Star when she got pregnant, but she had no one else to ask for advice, and to her shock, her mother finally came through.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith




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