Example Sentences

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Atletico coach Diego Simeone has been asking the club for more reinforcements after Giacomo Raspadori left for Atalanta and Conor Gallagher signed for Tottenham earlier in the winter transfer window.

From Barron's • Feb. 1, 2026

The BBC has been asking people how they feel about recent events, and what might happen next.

From BBC • Jan. 7, 2026

The announcement comes at a time when US President Donald Trump has been asking American companies to prioritise domestic investment.

From BBC • Oct. 14, 2025

But her 10-year-old has been asking about what’s going to happen to his family.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

He has been asking for fifty dollars to buy a bicycle.

From "The Woman Warrior" by Maxine Hong Kingston