Example sentences of "[adj] [noun sg] and ask for a " in BNC.
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1 | Some journals give clear feedback and ask for a list of changes if the paper is resubmitted , but this is not true of all . |
2 | If for some reason you are not contacted , telephone the suppliers in the directory in this issue and ask for a catalogue . |
3 | Anyone who is caring for an elderly mother or father would be well advised to visit the local office of the Department of Health and Social Security and ask for a complete set of leaflets on this subject which will explain what financial help is available , apart from the State Retirement Pension , both for their parent and for themselves . |
4 | He calculates the location and properties of this cloud and asks for a research grant to send up a satellite to test his calculations . |
5 | I also found certain sections of the press grossly biased ; and when a representative of the Daily Express called at the New English Weekly office and asked for a copy of the relevant issue , I thought I might be involved in a libel action . |
6 | So Gabriel knocked at the door of his fine large house and asked for a cup of wine . |
7 | Jim Lancaster looked around with predictable relief and asked for a coffee . |
8 | Like the lady who came into the shop one day and asked for a bottle of ‘ blue ’ . |
9 | They reported that they knew of no matter involving her in any way and asked for a description of the white identification cards . |
10 | ‘ If they want to go through the correct procedure and ask for a transfer , then so be it . ’ |
11 | Otherwise you should contact your local council and ask for a claim form for community charge benefit . |
12 | A beautiful girl went into a sweet shop and asked for a box of chocolates . |
13 | But erm , if so , please get in touch before Wednesday as they 've , he rang me up last night and asked for a final figure from us which he must |
14 | If you ca n't go abroad yet , just go into your local JobCentre and ask for a computer search of overseas vacancies . |
15 | He won second prize in the 1985 John Player Award , and his commission to paint the Prince of Wales came when Charles saw an exhibition of his work in Halifax last year and asked for a portrait for his private collection — a rare honour for any artist . |