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I am not writing to ask for sympathy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

The county, he said, could ask for “beautification of the building site” and minimize impact to neighbors.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

"It takes them a few weeks to actually ask for anything."

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Apple is religious about controlling customer experiences, but it knows where to ask for help.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She tried to stop someone, to ask for an explanation—how had they all managed to take over her theater, for starters?—but no one seemed interested in talking to her.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny




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