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The phrase "asking the man" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to the act of inquiring or seeking information from a male individual.
Example: "I was asking the man at the counter for directions to the nearest bus station."
Alternatives: "inquiring with the man" or "questioning the man".
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He was asking the man.
I ordered my falafel, asking the man who made it how business was going.
"You're not from here, are you?" the bartender, Jennifer Boyd, recalled asking the man.
He debated asking the man to turn the music down but decided not to.
And we're only asking the man who wants to determine the future of our tax code how he made the current one work for himself.
Jeantel said she overheard Martin asking the man, "What are you following me for?" before the call ended with the sounds of a struggle.
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"What are you doing here?" Ramirez remembered asking the men.
Where is it?" asked the man.
I asked the man if he played.
"What am I saying?" asked the man.
I asked the man his name.
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