for the asking
Example Sentences
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I guess it’s time for the asking later: Might the industry’s recent re-embrace of internal combustion leave it poorly positioned now that gas prices are rising?
From Barron's • Mar. 20, 2026
At the time, he maintained that he would have secured the release of another prisoner, ex-Marine Paul Whelan, without having to exchange a Russian prisoner, saying he "would have been let out for the asking."
From Salon • May 23, 2024
To their fans they were movie stars with muscle, who had it all just for the asking.
From BBC • Oct. 7, 2022
As is often the case with Anker, they’re a very competitive product for the asking price.
From The Verge • Oct. 7, 2021
Our own district superintendent confided that the principalship of North High would be opening up in a couple of years, and the job was mine for the asking.
From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman
