Example sentences of "ask [adv] for a [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | Ugly as Corryhully Lodge is , you would n't say no to being asked in for a cold beer as you passed , as long as no one you knew saw you go in . |
| 2 | ‘ I do enjoy my job serving the customers because of the way some of them ask sheepishly for a jokey item , ’ says Jenny . |
| 3 | But Mr Pillsbury was not asked back for a second interview . |
| 4 | In the event of Sir Cyril being unable to attend , he was asked instead for a short message for the association 's newsletter , ‘ Tummy ’ . |
| 5 | All the work in connection with these facilities was carried out in Hong Kong and the cost thereof was included in the sub-licence fee unless a customer asked specifically for a separate invoice . |