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  • present participle of ask.

asking

ADJECTIVE
wanting to know
Synonyms
STRONG
querying
WEAK


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Serena Guthrie has become a senator in Jersey at the first time of asking, after overnight results saw her finish fifth in the islandwide vote.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“A $2.1 million premium over asking price, closing in just 20 days, is a clear signal of the forces reshaping Bay Area luxury real estate,” she explains.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 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

Welker held her ground, asking the president to present evidence.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

‘Don’t go around asking people about it. You hear me?’

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler




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