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
The quiet way he offered suggestions without being asked.
From "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy
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