asked for
Example Sentences
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"I think they would be better improving the ones we already have instead of making one no-one has asked for and will cost a hell of a lot of money," he said.
From BBC • May 24, 2026
Not believing police had really found it, she asked for a copy, but was told she could not have it until the end of the investigation.
From BBC • May 23, 2026
When asked for clarification on shipping and deliveries, neither Trump Mobile nor the Trump Organization responded to Salon’s request for comment.
From Salon • May 21, 2026
Workers asked for a wage increase of more than 4% for the next year of their contract to keep pace with inflation.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
She asked for a barometer and an anemometer and a rain gauge for Christmas, and hung them outside her bedroom window.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
