Example sentences of "and ask for [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | You 've got to tell them when you 're on and ask for sanitary towels . |
| 2 | For details dial free of charge and ask for Total Water Heating . |
| 3 | Always question any increase in price and ask for good reasons why it was not included in the original estimate . |
| 4 | We read and experimented until we could stride into builders ' suppliers and ask for one-way cistern inlet valves , 1.5 mm triplecore insulated or three-inch steel angle brackets , just as though we had been born knowing all about it , like men ! |
| 5 | If you have not had time to object , contact the planning officer and ask for extra time . |
| 6 | Collectively , these statutes enable the police to stop and search suspects and ask for personal details , to enter forcibly and search private properties , to detain suspects for questioning for up to 72 hours and to use as much discretion as they require to impose bans or conditions on marches or assemblies . |
| 7 | Keep away from the fried batter and won-ton pastry dishes and ask for steamed or boiled rice . |
| 8 | ‘ And then you 'd have another big problem : the leases that act as your collateral would sink in value , so the banks would run scared and ask for fast repayment . ’ |
| 9 | The three special ambassadors sent to James II in 1685 , for example , to congratulate him on his coronation and ask for English help against the Turks , unsuccessfully demanded privileges which were regarded as quite unjustified — to be " conducted " at their audience with the king by a duke rather than as usual a mere earl and for their coaches to be allowed to enter the courtyard of the royal palace . |