asking

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Thomas wrote to the Cement Federation asking for a mix "that would last a thousand years", while stainless steel was chosen for some elements after discussions with the Steel Federation.

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

“We’ve been asking for $500 million from the state budget to create an emergency fund for our immigrant workers affected by the raids,” said Veronica Alvarado with CNIWJ.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

“Toy Story,” at the very least, saw this same everyday world through a new lens, asking children to wonder what it would be like if their toys had entirely separate lives outside of playtime.

From Salon • Jun. 6, 2026

Sometimes I feel like I ruined his life without even asking him.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

“You were supposed to be asking where I should go!”

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman