Example sentences of "[vb mod] ask for a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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1 | But if a woman should ask for a particular garment , he would take her into what had been the front room of the house and there , in comparative privacy , she could make her choice and try on the clothes . |
2 | Okay they might ask for a four week deferred period , but because of their occupation it says , or we say , sorry , we 're not going to give you that . |
3 | By gaw , he 's a topper and ah would n't sell 'im for any money , No man could ask for a better friend . " |
4 | Who could ask for a better weapon than that ? |
5 | But you could ask for a special audit . |
6 | Accordingly , I would ask for a periodic statement , preferably by the House of Lords , of some of the general principles upon which their charity decisions are founded … ’ |
7 | However , if you are using commercial finance ( or bank finance for that matter ) for a group , operating through a limited company , then the bank or finance house may ask for a personal guarantee against the money lent , by one or more director . |
8 | Responsibility for the memorandum 's factual accuracy and the opinions expressed therein will rest , therefore , with the vendors and we may ask for a formal representation from you . |