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Example Sentences

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“My family has experienced the unimaginable loss of our beloved daughter. We ask for privacy and your prayers at this time,” Beutner said earlier this month.

From Los Angeles Times

The document shows management has offered a minimum annual salary of $55,000 and the staff union is asking for a minimum of $59,737.

From Los Angeles Times

“They’re the last in the barrel, so don’t ask for more, and don’t wake me in the night.”

From Literature

The traveler asks for a very sharp knife.

From Literature

The Kremlin said Friday the US president had asked for a halt until February 1.

From Barron's