Who can we ask? vs Whom can we ask?

Both "who can we ask?" and "whom can we ask?" are correct, but "who can we ask?" is more commonly used in modern English. The use of "whom" is becoming less common in informal contexts, and many native speakers now prefer to use "who" in both formal and informal situations.

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Who can we ask?

This phrase is correct and commonly used in modern English.

This phrase is used to inquire about the identity of the person or people who can provide information or assistance.

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Who can we ask for advice?
I mean, who else can we ask?
Come on, who else can we ask?
Can we ask the Bureau to look into this fact.
Can we ask you about one of your students?
Can we ask you as President to make sure that is happening with the taxpayers' money for which we are collectively responsible.
harvest. What more can we ask?
Ruth, can we ask you something?
Gentlemen, can we ask you a question?
Can we ask where you were last night?
What more can we ask of a king?
Can we ask you a favor, Mr. Bunny?
Can we ask you to look at some photos of a possible suspect?
And can we ask what he's suffering from?
Can we ask Magnus Bane to portal us inside?
Can we ask you some questions about the piglet that you-you think was stolen?
Can we ask that he make a fist?
How can we ask him to put this on?
Dr. Lightman, can we ask you a question?
Just as we turn our clocks back in the autumn, so can we ask our cells to follow the blueprint from when we were younger.

Alternatives:

Who should we ask?
Who is the right person to ask?
Who knows the answer?
Who can help us?
Who has the information?

Whom can we ask?

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in modern English.

This phrase is also used to inquire about the identity of the person or people who can provide information or assistance, but it is considered more formal and less common in everyday speech.

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Can we ask the Bureau to look into this fact.
Can we ask you about one of your students?
Can we ask you as President to make sure that is happening with the taxpayers' money for which we are collectively responsible.
harvest. What more can we ask?
Ruth, can we ask you something?
Who can we ask for advice?
Gentlemen, can we ask you a question?
Can we ask where you were last night?
What more can we ask of a king?
Can we ask you a favor, Mr. Bunny?
Can we ask you to look at some photos of a possible suspect?
I mean, who else can we ask?
And can we ask what he's suffering from?
Come on, who else can we ask?
Can we ask Magnus Bane to portal us inside?
Can we ask you some questions about the piglet that you-you think was stolen?
Can we ask that he make a fist?
How can we ask him to put this on?
Dr. Lightman, can we ask you a question?
Just as we turn our clocks back in the autumn, so can we ask our cells to follow the blueprint from when we were younger.

Alternatives:

To whom should we address our question?
With whom should we consult?
Whom do we need to contact?
Whom should we seek advice from?
Whom can provide us with the necessary information?

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