ask

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“Our clients don’t ask, ‘Are you working on my project from 8 to 5?’ ” says Munro, who manages a team of five full-time employees and about 22 freelancers scattered across the country.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Or that a player could be less likely to ask for the physio in fear of hampering their own team.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Still, investors, in situations like this, tend to sell first and ask questions later.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

“But I’ve met so many people because I’m out here every day. Other gardeners are curious and often ask me, ‘What’s that interesting yellow plant?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

“You wanna ask Max, plenty of opportunity. He’s on vacation. Two weeks.”

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