asked

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Before a lunch at Zhongnanhai, the secretive headquarters of the Chinese Communist Party, Trump asked Xi if he was special for getting to visit the compound.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

Questions have been asked about the squad's mentality, with accusations of players "downing tools" this term, having the worst disciplinary record in the division, and a poor record in key matches.

From BBC • May 16, 2026

Hong Kong-registered Sinoguards said it was asked for “documentation and compliance inspection by the relevant authorities” in Iran, who took the Hui Chuan into Iranian waters.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

As an epidemiologist, I am regularly asked whether I’d take a cruise.

From Slate • May 16, 2026

“Um, do you need a second to reply to someone?” he asked, his expression pinched.

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