- present participle of ask.
asking
Example Sentences
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I am not asking the league to sign a player because he is gay.
From Salon ● Sep. 9, 2026
But then: “We can show respect for the game while also asking serious questions.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
“The View” host Joy Behar has officially offloaded her longtime Hamptons home for $5.65 million—more than $5 million below her original asking price.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 9, 2026
Trust is key for immigrant workers to allow them to feel comfortable asking for help, he added.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
I made a point to talk to each person, asking them to sign the new guest book and chatting with them about the pieces.
From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu
