ask
verb (used with object)
to put a question to; inquire of.
were asking
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past progressiveof ask.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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Investigators assigned to the case were asking some of the accused officers leading questions, which seemed designed to soften their actions, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
The share of home sellers in D.C. who were asking for less than what they paid was almost as high as the Lakeland metro area in Florida.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 12, 2026
“People were asking the same question when Christian went down,” teammate Chris Richards said, “and the next guy stepped up.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Just a few days ago, people were asking whether the video assistant referee system was being used differently at the World Cup.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
I made up for lost time now so fast that soon girls were asking me to dance with them.
From "The Autobiography of Malcolm X" by Alex Malcolm X;Hailey
