without being asked

Example Sentences

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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

But they also clocked longer hours without being asked to do so—leading to more burnout.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

You can’t conduct any transaction these days without being asked to complete a survey.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 1, 2024

Sir Chris said it would have been "very surprising" if any official committee of scientists had considered such a measure without being asked to do so by ministers.

From BBC • Nov. 21, 2023

He set his grandparents' table without being asked, because it had always been his job.

From "Eleanor & Park" by Rainbow Rowell