asking

Example Sentences

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He replied, “I’ve been asking myself the same question.”

From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026

Executives then lobbied Urner Barry throughout the 2024 holiday season, the Justice Department said, asking the market research firm for ever-higher price quotations and to pay less attention to other companies’ bids.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

Carroll's lawyers said Trump had again sought to delay paying the damages while asking the Supreme Court to reconsider taking up his appeal.

From BBC • Jul. 1, 2026

The letter also highlight threats to women, particularly female MPs belonging to ethnic minorities, asking for better security and action through legislation to limit online abuse and deepfakes.

From BBC • Jun. 30, 2026

Theo is looking at me, he’s raising his eyebrows, silently asking what I want to do now.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse