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time of asking

time of asking noun: a repeated occurrence or event.

Noun

time of asking (plural times of asking)

  1. (usually) A repeated occurrence or event.
    • Basel accept Swiss title at third time of asking2012 April 29, Times of India
    • 'To get a trophy back after six years, to get into Europe at the first time of asking, it's not a bad ask is it?'2012 May 11, Kenny Dalglish, Daily Mail

Forms of time of asking

pluraltimes of asking

Origin of time of asking

From the formula for the banns of marriage. English law requires that forthcoming marriages be announced to the congregation at three church services, followed by if any of you know cause or just impediment why these two persons may not be joined together in holy matrimony, ye are to declare it. "This is for the nth time of asking".

Questions about time of asking

What does time of asking mean?
Time of asking means a repeated occurrence or event.
What part of speech is time of asking?
Time of asking is a noun.
What is the plural of time of asking?
The plural of time of asking is times of asking.

Words near time of asking in the dictionary

  1. time money
  2. time moneys
  3. time note
  4. time notes
  5. time of arrival
  6. time of asking
  7. time of concentration
  8. time of day
  9. time of death
  10. time of delivery
  11. time of departure

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