Example sentences of "ask [prep] [noun] for " in BNC.

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1 In a letter to Mr Kinnock released last night , she said : ‘ You ask about support for the Khmer Rouge .
2 If you both want the father to be present at the birth , ask about arrangements for this at the hospital as early as you can .
3 She smiled to herself and refrained from adding , the ladies who come in here usually ask for shag for their pipes .
4 You see , there are ladies … or women who smoke , but their choice is usually Woodbines ; a few ask for Gold Flake , but quite a number ask for shag for their pipes . ’
5 and they say pen and then they say one rupee , which is a tiny bit of currency , erm and they ask for pens for their school so that they can write at school .
6 And also I hear Mrs is n't well so I can need to pray for Mrs and I think also today we should pray for Mrs who I know , at this very time as Remembrance Sunday is coming up , she will be very sad so we particularly ask for prayers for her .
7 Private MPs rise and ask for time for this or that motion or debate which they particularly want , but normally the only concessions the Leader of the House will make is through ‘ the usual channels ’ , that is in private discussions with the opposition Chief Whip .
8 We pray for the efforts to bring peace , and ask for wisdom for Lord Carrington and Dr Boutros-Gahli .
9 Ask for quotes for the full job , which will including fitting charges , plus any structural alterations needed .
10 Ask for guidance for those involved with organising the BMS Bicentenary Celebrations .
11 PLEASE ASK AT RECEPTION FOR FURTHER INFORMATION .
12 Of course if you really want to take the hassle out of membership payment and renewal , the most convenient method is by DIRECT DEBIT — your membership is guaranteed never to lapse — ask at Information for details .
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