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ask after

British

verb

(preposition) to make inquiries about the health of (someone)

he asked after her mother

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That's the question you have to ask after seeing such a magnificent performance from Erik ten Hag's side to win Saturday's FA Cup final.

From BBC • May 26, 2024

A good question to ask, after that, is why they want so many people to remain ignorant.

From Salon • Mar. 16, 2024

Meanwhile, Oleh’s 78-year-old father, Stepan Kovalyk, went to the Russians’ local headquarters to ask after his son.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2024

But wait, you might ask after some basic math, shouldn’t there be 198 speakers?

From Seattle Times • Sep. 26, 2023

I ask, after fumbling to pick up the receiver.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan

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