- present participle of ask.
asking
Example Sentences
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When asking for a figure near the top of the range, make your case by using specific accomplishments from throughout your career to show why you deserve it.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 22, 2026
Freyre recalled a recent call from a woman asking if she could reclaim her father’s old hardware store.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026
But anytime you make a documentary, you’re asking people to be especially vulnerable on camera, and they are often telling you about the worst moments of their life but from a somewhat safe distance.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026
Per the act, the FDA was ordered by Congress to establish traceability standards for high-risk foods, but the food industry pushed back, asking for additional time to comply with recordkeeping and coordination demands, citing complexity.
From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026
But I couldn’t imagine texting Traveler and asking him if his Rachel was Rachel Allan.
From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows
