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But he then reportedly reversed tack following calls to One Nation colleagues, asking if he could re-do the answer with the correct policy.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

She acknowledged that her progress over the years does not undo the mistakes and wrote that she is “not asking anyone to excuse it.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Inspired by watching Aussie Rules during his time down under, he prioritised kicking accuracy, asking players to try to catch the ball above their head under the high ball.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

For salaried workers who already exceed 40 hours a week but were declared exempt from overtime receipt, employers could agree to stop asking for overtime exemptions in exchange for lower base pay.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Sadie revealed a tub she’d kept back, asking Max to help her dump the breads in her cauldron.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith