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asking

ADJECTIVE
wanting to know
Synonyms
STRONG
querying
WEAK


Example Sentences

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"That's why we're asking the government to cut the taxation on our pubs, so we can keep a pint affordable for all."

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Shallman said canvassers were carrying multiple clipboards and asking some voters who had already signed the billboard initiative to remove their support.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

The only question is whether senators will be effective in asking those questions.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Among the questions she’s asking herself: “Am I allowed to like Megyn Kelly now?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Karli kept asking her why we were going this way.

From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo




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