asking

Example Sentences

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And she also is always asking people to speak up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

At the first time of asking, they have been embarrassed, calling their judgement into question.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

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

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

“Importing governments are asking one question, ‘What do we do to make sure this never happens again,’” says Kevin Book, co-founder of ClearView Energy Partners.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Neither time that the voice called had I been paying attention to which line was asking to be connected.

From "The Brightwood Code" by Monica Hesse