Example sentences of "[pers pn] [modal v] [adv] ask for a " in BNC.
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| 1 | I could n't ask for a more caring and loving bunch of people . |
| 2 | I would therefore ask for a sense of proportion over the future of general practice , along with some breadth of vision and tolerance for alternative types of general practice . |
| 3 | You could not ask for a better curtain-raiser to the day 's racing . |
| 4 | The chap is very very experienced , he knows what he 's doing and he 's he you you could n't ask for a better worker really but yes d I I do believe he 's got a problem with his eyesight . |
| 5 | You could hardly ask for a more exhilarating way to kick off the week 's traces . |
| 6 | They must learn what every child knows that you ca n't ask for a present back . |
| 7 | You ca n't ask for a specific taxi company or |
| 8 | Erm and she 's had seven youngsters and she 's brought them up and she a , on her own she 's had to bring them up cos he left her for another , another woman and erm she had the seven and she 's worked and fought hard cos she would n't ask for a darn thing and er they 're , they 're great those kids , they are , they 're a credit to her , you know , but it 's taken it out of her , she 's |
| 9 | ie. you can not ask for a package to be approved yesterday ! ! ! |
| 10 | ‘ If Rocastle feels he has no future at Leeds he can obviously ask for a transfer ’ |