asked for
Example Sentences
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"As a still developing country we have limited containment capacity... Our public health sector is in shambles," said a nurse in Nairobi, who asked for anonymity.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Many don’t expect to get all of the shares they’ve asked for, but they’re eager for the chance to get a slice of the IPO.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 5, 2026
David Hertzberg, a 66-year-old retired federal employee, said no to his son when he asked for money to pay off credit-card debt in his 20s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
The family asked for time to “navigate this deeply personal moment together.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
“Cash for the commissary, are you mad? I asked for rolls and coffee, not a jewel-encrusted egg! Don’t you know who we are? We are the Babushkinovs! Our name is all the credit we need!”
From "The Long-Lost Home" by Maryrose Wood
