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request

[ri-kwest] / rɪˈkwɛst /




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Representatives did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for comment.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

According to the Washington Post, US authorities urged Switzerland to drop its extradition request against the businessman before the British courts.

From BBC Sep. 2, 2026

“We definitely believe that from a competitive standpoint, this makes us even more competitive because it’s been a request from our customer base for so long,” Southwest Chief Executive Bob Jordan said.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

The US Treasury did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether the new $1 coin violates that law.

From Barron's Sep. 2, 2026

While Johnson wrestled with another agonizing decision, a copy of the troop request came across Ellsberg’s desk.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

Representatives for Smith, Mosley and 4 13 Solutions did not immediately respond to requests for comment.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 2, 2026

The page, whose administrator didn’t respond to requests for comment, sometimes links photos to a website that lets people rank mug shots and tag them as “funny,” “spooky” and “hot.”

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 2, 2026

Tomlinson said some doctors would be reluctant to prescribe "off licence" medications or relied on colleagues who specialised in women's health to deal with testosterone requests.

From BBC Sep. 1, 2026

Microsoft’s winning strategy doesn’t come from owning the best model, but rather routing user requests in the most efficient manner across Microsoft AI and third-party providers, according to the analyst.

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

It seemed that all his requests were commands.

From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan

“She responded, but did not provide what was being requested: contracts, documentation and financial information.”

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 3, 2026

In a statement, the activists called for an independent investigation to establish "who requested, authorised, facilitated and concealed Dr Besigye's rendition".

From Barron's Sep. 1, 2026

Is there something out of the ordinary that you requested in your prenup?

From MarketWatch Sep. 1, 2026

The families have requested privacy, a statement said.

From BBC Aug. 30, 2026

Once, for instance, Washington requested “hard money,” meaning gold or silver, “to pay a certain set of People who are of particular use to us.”

From "George Washington, Spymaster" by Thomas B. Allen

Several deportees have already returned to their home countries after requesting voluntary repatriation to reunite with their families, the government previously said.

From Barron's Aug. 27, 2026

Under Sharia, a woman requesting that her husband agrees to a divorce may have to return some or all of the money given to her by him when they married.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

DHS just needed to submit a letter officially requesting the data for those purposes, an attorney in the legal counsel’s office explained, according to internal emails.

From Salon Aug. 15, 2026

They are requesting the Justice Department review the matter “expeditiously and with the utmost seriousness,” and bring criminal charges against Wright if warranted.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

On December 29, Rey writes, “Today, my superior issued a certificate of mental disturbance, reporting general delirium and requesting specialized care in an asylum.”

From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman




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