without being asked
Example Sentences
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Landis, the Peacock Parent founder, said when she fell sick after having her newborn, the nanny brought her tea and orange juice without being asked.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 18, 2026
It comes after a sales assistant told the BBC he had appeared in a video uploaded to TikTok and YouTube by former TV presenter Michael Barrymore without being asked for his permission.
From BBC ● Jun. 24, 2026
Carney, addressing reporters after giving a speech on the defence plan, pivoted to Rubio's speech without being asked about it.
From Barron's ● Feb. 17, 2026
There are simple gestures, such as picking up a piece of trash in a locker room or a star player carrying water bottles without being asked, that offer a glimpse into a teenager’s character.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 8, 2023
The quiet way he offered suggestions without being asked.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
