ask for
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Although he thought his parents' decision to ask for euthanasia was the right one, he didn't want them to go.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
It plans to ask for approval to securitize those costs, a strategy utilities often use for storm or fire recovery, which could lessen the bill impact by spreading out payments over a long period.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 6, 2026
But communities are starting to ask for more than job creation potential and total investment when scrutinizing new construction projects.
From Barron's ● Nov. 5, 2026
She could ask for a response from California, which would take days.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026
When the boys ask for more, Mamá says, “I’m sorry, hijicos, that is all we have. But I made bizkochikos for you. Would you like some?”
From "Across So Many Seas" by Ruth Behar
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