ask for
Example Sentences
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About five times a day, she says, her mom knocks on her door, often to ask for help with technology.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 5, 2026
When those are removed, what’s left is known as the shadow docket — cases that seek to skip the usual order of things and ask for a quick ruling from the court’s justices.
From Salon • Jul. 3, 2026
He is not engaged, but has already spoken to his partner about what they might ask for if they get married.
From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026
"There are many things one would like to say or ask for, like life itself. But well, I'd appreciate help with sports equipment," he said, citing a need for balls, vests, cones and football boots.
From Barron's • Jun. 30, 2026
No one was willing to ask for the radio just yet.
From "A Girl Named Disaster" by Nancy Farmer
