without being asked
Example Sentences
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He highlighted the good work that the former priest had done over the years and said references and testimonials had been provided by people without being asked for them.
From BBC • Apr. 28, 2026
Carney, addressing reporters after giving a speech on the defence plan, pivoted to Rubio's speech without being asked about it.
From Barron's • Feb. 17, 2026
But they also clocked longer hours without being asked to do so—leading to more burnout.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026
There are simple gestures, such as picking up a piece of trash in a locker room or a star player carrying water bottles without being asked, that offer a glimpse into a teenager’s character.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2023
“I’m here because thirteen-year-old boys shouldn’t be wiping down counters without being asked to first.”
From "A Monster Calls" by Patrick Ness
