Example Sentences

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“I am far from the only ’60 Minutes’ correspondent who has asked herself, ‘What is my personal red line? How much can I push back before I pay the price?’

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

Trump has asked the Supreme Court to hear the sexual abuse case and has said he would do the same with the defamation matter.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

The local prosecutor has asked for tips about the plant’s operations and tank maintenance.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The BBC has asked the US State Department for comment.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

I am writing about those very things my mother has asked me not to reveal.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez