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are asking
  • present progressive of ask.

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“The fact of the matter is quantum is here today, now,” he said, noting that customers are asking for a quantum strategy as AI evolves.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026

Incident manager Mike Court said: "Although our network is continuing to recover, levels of drinking water in our storage tanks are still low and we are asking customers to use water for essential purposes only."

From BBC • May 31, 2026

“But no environmental impact report for this project exists. We are asking the state to complete the report its own laws require before moving forward.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

"We are asking for your support in adopting several cost containment measures to help our company navigate this unstable situation," it said.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

“Some people are asking for your removal on the grounds that you are incompetent,” he said.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright