asking

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"We are advocating that we take another close look at this, asking how we can design it so that it becomes more flexible," he told journalists late Monday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Hydee Feldstein Soto, a longtime critic of Venice Dell who lost her bid for reelection last week, did not return an email asking if the city would appeal.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Breaking down in tears in court, Umar Ben Yusaf recalled asking someone close by to help, who carried an unconscious child out of the passenger seat and put them down on the grass verge.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

‘Avengers: Infinity War’ co-director Anthony Russo is listing the property, which would set a price record for the city if it sells for close to its asking price.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

But I couldn’t imagine texting Traveler and asking him if his Rachel was Rachel Allan.

From "Bye Forever, I Guess" by Jodi Meadows