Sentence examples for asked and from inspiring English sources

This phrase is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It is typically used to introduce a direct quote or to indicate that someone asked a question. Example: "John asked and I quote, 'Have you finished your project yet?'" or "She asked and waited for a response."

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I asked, and he smiled.

The New Yorker

You asked and he answered.

The New York Times

We asked and you shared.

The New York Times

I asked, and the room went silent.

The New York Times

How much, they asked, and where?

The Economist

The obvious question was asked and answered.

The New York Times

Suppliers asked, and got, top dollar.

The Economist

As the lawyers say, asked and answered.

The New York Times - Books

"Why?" he asked, and then fell silent.

Independent

The Board asked and got $50 a year.

The New Yorker

"People asked and asked, and I wouldn't do it".

The New York Times

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