asking

Example Sentences

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White said before asking Jean’s father, Brent Markel, who was in attendance, if the couple had his blessing.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

Now Alphabet has also lost two key employees to AI competitors, departures that have Wall Street asking if the company should still be viewed as an AI winner.

From Barron's • Jun. 23, 2026

“Things like writing clearer emails, asking better follow-up questions, listening closely and adjusting your message for different audiences all strengthen the same skill,” she said.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 23, 2026

The questions worth asking early aren’t only about encryption and data minimization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

I definitely could see Lorren calling the number, asking if the person on the other side was Traveler, and then hanging up once she had verification.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows