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request

[ri-kwest] / rɪˈkwɛst /




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It has held a position in the Garnier and Maybelline owner since 1974, when it bought in at the request of L’Oréal heiress Liliane Bettencourt to help stop the French government from nationalizing the company.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Small-time investors without a six-figure portfolio are welcome: Robinhood doesn’t have a minimum balance requirement to request shares of SpaceX.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Workers were demanding salary increases, protection against subcontracting and job loss through automation, and were refusing to comply with FIFA’s request to collect sensitive private information such as nationality and home addresses.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

A right of review request is successful only in extremely rare circumstances.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

When the national group approached me with a request, I agreed eagerly.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom




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