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Meanings of asking in English

Portuguese
petição
Catalan
petició
Spanish
instancia

The verbal act of requesting.

        petição

        Interrogatory.

            Usage of asking in English
            1
            We weren't asking that United State Supreme Court decide State Law issues.
            The new yorker
            2
            Today everyone was asking the same question: What's happened to the power?
            Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
            3
            She says: 'I think culture can change opinions by asking new questions.
            The Guardian
            4
            Avoid asking when there's a notable market or industry downturn, for example.
            News.com.au
            5
            Tyacke left the cabin without asking another question; there was no need.
            Sword of Honour
            6
            First-world Europe is reduced to asking the IMF and China for help.
            Reuters
            7
            She pretty much knew, without asking, the answer to that second question.
            Gutshot straight
            8
            The answer may depend on who funds the research asking the question.
            Reuters
            9
            Liz is asking the really tough questions that we need to ask.
            The Guardian
            10
            Journalists have also been criticised for asking the same question several times.
            Radio NZ
            11
            A colleague later said to me: He just kept asking and asking.
            The last lecture
            12
            Then let's start with why 'people' would come out here asking questions.
            The bourne ultimatum
            13
            Getting help to support our parents meant asking for help from others.
            News.com.au
            14
            In emergency room departments, providers will perhaps start asking routinely about violence.
            Feminist dot com
            15
            Police are asking anyone with information about this car to come forward.
            Radio NZ
            16
            He did not respond to a text message asking the same question.
            The Guardian
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