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Banking lobbyists eagerly ask if Sherrod Brown of Ohio, who led the committee during the Biden administration before losing his seat and was elected again this week, could try to assume the role again.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

After the 2010 World Cup exit against Spain, asked to explain a poor performance, Ronaldo told journalists to ask the coach.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

If you’re switching car brands, ask the salesperson about “conquest deals,” a marketing incentive offered by carmakers to entice owners of a competing brand to switch to theirs.

From MarketWatch ● Nov. 5, 2026

When the pied piper loses his audience, we must ask whether the people have rediscovered their conscience or simply found a new tune to follow.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

I ask, pointing to a portrait of a woman who’s gone limp and is being held up by fellow protesters.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

When someone "asks for Angela", staff can help them leave safely or take them to a secure area.

From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026

“You ever just lose 10 years?” he asks Evelyn.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 4, 2026

"The only thing Colorado asks is that they comply with the same conditions that every publicly funded preschool must meet, religious and secular alike," Norton said.

From Barron's ● Nov. 3, 2026

He calls her “terrific,” and the U.S. says she’s doing what it asks.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2026

“You girls need anything to eat?” she asks.

From "Split the Sky" by Marie Arnold

"I was asked for my first job if I was a crier," he recalls.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The bandages soon got dirty from all the dust and debris, so he asked for socks to put over the dressing on the stump.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

When asked by advertisers about the higher prices, Amazon said they were the result of increased competition, the FTC alleged.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2026

Gen. Rob Bonta, asked about Dhillon’s departure, said, “Good riddance.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

“When do you have to leave?” the impossible boy asked like he was reading her mind.

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

A week after asking his weight, the commander told him a package was on its way that he should collect immediately to avoid any chance that the Russians could destroy it.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026

"I do not believe in asking for more money and not playing our part as regards to transformation of services but everyone agrees that takes time."

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2026

Given the mix of participants, the document is blunt about how they should behave: "Check your assumptions by asking clarifying questions" and "attack problems, not people."

From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026

And over the past several months, I’ve received a handful of emails from readers asking what packaged, prepared and otherwise convenient foods I actually buy.

From Salon ● Nov. 5, 2026

“Besides the books, this girl has been in the store dusting, arranging things, helping customers every time I’ve been there! She’s always asking me questions about the pieces: ‘What period is this ware?

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu