was asking
- past progressive of ask.
Example Sentences
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Remember that New Jersey chain hotel that was asking $4,500 a night for stays this weekend when the tournament began in June?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026
Beyond the question of understanding how they achieved this, as they are not one of the big car manufacturers, I was asking myself why are Red Bull not competing for race wins every weekend?
From BBC ● Jun. 23, 2026
Finally, his colleague translated: He was asking about Qualcomm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
I had already decided to offer $700, a hundred less than the seller was asking.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
She was asking about my pa being a fixer.
From "Worth" by A. LaFaye
