asked for
Example Sentences
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Clemetson said that Affinity asked for help over the years, such as potential rent reductions, but that the Primm family was unaware of Affinity’s finances.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026
We asked for bigger-picture thoughts and forecasts, and a mix of multiple-choice questions focused on the next five years.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
Once the community had clean water, they asked for basic medications in their health center.
From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026
He has not asked for a commutation, which is a shortening of a criminal sentence being served.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
She asked for a machine that carbonates water for her birthday so we’d stop going through so many cans.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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