Example Sentences

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Expecting Alphabet-like returns from the SpaceX IPO is asking too much.

From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026

They are difficult because a language is being compelled to testify, and because a poet is asking who can bear witness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Drag queen Pattie Gonia is asking fans for help fighting Patagonia, the popular outdoor apparel and gear company, which has sued the outspoken environmental activist for trademark infringement.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

The firm is asking for a nominal $1 plus legal fees, to stop Pattie Gonia from being registered as a trademark.

From BBC • May 28, 2026

Salma Auntie is asking Baba as we creep into the room and stand behind the sofa.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan