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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ask recently" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It is not typically used in standard English, as "ask" usually refers to a request for information or action, and "recently" indicates a time frame that does not logically connect with "ask."
Example: "I wanted to ask recently about the status of my application, but I forgot."
Alternatives: "inquire recently" or "request information recently".
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A shell-suited man in Blockbusters, a video store, was heard to ask recently whether Jane Austen had made any more films.
Their bottom line isn't up to snuff — just ask recently canned CEO Alain Levy.
That has helped Ya Kun become a household name, prompting one blogger to ask recently: "Is there anyone here who has never eaten at Ya Kun?" Mr Loi has also expanded the menu offerings to including noodle soups and other lunch dishes, as well as different types of toast and coffee.
The Republican Party right now is over-run by the Trump cult-of-personality - just ask recently defeated Rep. Mark Sanford of South Carolina.
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What does working less actually solve, I was asked recently.
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