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

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1 When Jane asked for an overdraft , the bank manager ( slogan : ‘ We Like to Say ‘ Yes ’ ’ ) , a pompous Dad 's Army look-alike , after conferring with some nasty men in suits who turned their backs to her , had shown her the door .
2 Accountants Touche Ross asked for an extension of time for the filing of a ‘ monitoring return ’ giving details of Barlow Clowes ' finances which was due by the end of that month .
3 According to Kyodo , Zou asked for an early resumption of the 1990-95 loan package .
4 Burton asked for an audition and did one despite being told that all the parts were taken .
5 ‘ When Mrs Howard asked for an escort , I naturally assumed we would assign her one of our own people .
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