Example sentences of "[pron] ask [prep] this " in BNC.
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| 1 | I asked for this to be brought ‘ to the attention of the appropriate committee ’ . |
| 2 | Erm now councillor and I asked for this matter to be brought to this chamber because erm we felt that the matter w was important enough that all members of this council should have an opportunity to debate it . |
| 3 | I asked for this to be arranged twelve months ago , but it is still in the hands of the solicitor , who does not answer letters . |
| 4 | Well it should be in the file and I asked for this and keep it before me when a scheme is set up , A we have a map which I must have sent out letters , |
| 5 | I ask for this following a serious breach of security at the prison last Friday , when a visitor inside the prison drew a knife and sought to attack another visitor . |
| 6 | ‘ You asked for this , ’ he commented , ‘ or rather the man you sent demanding an audience asked for it . ’ |
| 7 | We were given to understand that you asked for this article . ’ |
| 8 | Traditional library instruction has made considerable use of the lecture method for large groups , the guided tour for smaller groups , and individual help to the student who asks for this at the information desk . |
| 9 | Can you ask about this swim ring , did you bring your wallet ? |
| 10 | Sectarianism and intimidation in the workplace have not been taken into account either , when we asked about this at the same meeting we were told you had to prove you were being intimidated . |
| 11 | If we ask in this type of case why businesses expanded , there may sometimes by no systematic explanation to be given . |
| 12 | Er he 's gone to Barnsley , cos they asked me to ask for this , gone to Barnsley . |