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The phrase "asked waiting for" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to be an incomplete thought and lacks context, making it difficult to determine when it could be used.
Example: "She asked, waiting for a response."
Alternatives: "inquired while waiting for" or "requested as she waited for".
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"So, what are people's reactions to your living-abroad stories?" a friend asked, waiting for hilarity to ensue.
"You felt the lump and just knew?" I asked, waiting for gut-wrenching details about the breast self-examination gone wrong.
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If you've already asked, wait for a week or so, while doing lots of jobs around the house voluntarily.
"So tell me, what was your favorite dish?" she'll ask, waiting for tribute.
Nothing, huh?" Faith asked, not waiting for a reply.
"What's he running for?" Mr. Rice asked, without waiting for an answer.
"Do you know how good you are?" he asked without waiting for an answer.
"Zaid, where are the rest of your brothers?" he asked, without waiting for a reply.
"Cut service?" she asked while waiting for a bus at the Hempstead Transit Center.
"So, where's the party?" Mr. Chávez, 58, asked supporters waiting for him at the international airport outside Caracas.
"Why do you think I kept the parking fine at $2 all these years?" he asked, not waiting for an answer.
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