Example sentences of "[vb -s] ask " in BNC.
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| 1 | But the group selector , like the main gear lever , does ask for more than average effort from its user . |
| 2 | He does not try to prove points one way or the other , but he does ask meaningful and relevant questions . |
| 3 | ‘ I know , ’ said Mildred , ‘ but she does ask for it sometimes with all her airs and graces . |
| 4 | Dosifey , in his turn , risks much when sung by Nikolai Ohotnikov with a more human , troubled manner than is usual : his Act 1 prayer is beautifully done , but though it is an intelligent idea to seem to lead the Old Believers out of gentleness and a calmly assured faith , the music does ask for the inspired determination that finally takes them into the fire . |
| 5 | Installation of the software which is supplied on just one disk , does n't take long , but it does ask you questions about the configuration of your system such as which kind of computer is being used , the name of the graphics adapter and the resolution . |
| 6 | She does ask for some sometimes . |
| 7 | No one dares ask whether any of it is worthwhile or could be done far more cheaply . |