Example sentences of "[verb] for a extra [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | It was probably unconnected , but the superintendent nurse asked for an extra scrubber for the male side , and the temporary appointment was approved . |
| 2 | We asked for an extra day , and that was fine . |
| 3 | Lisa pulled herself up to her full five feet three inches , wishing for an extra foot or so so that she could look him in the eye . |
| 4 | THE local artists ' exhibition which has been occupying Oriel Court , an empty office block on Omega Park , Alton , since March 16th , is to run for an extra week — until April 3rd — due to popular demand . |
| 5 | A point to watch here , is where a credit card holder applies for an extra card on the same account . |
| 6 | Forest want an answer from Keane by the end of this week and he has asked for an extra couple of days to iron out the finer details . |
| 7 | Davison 's manager Tommy Conroy said last night : ‘ Benichou 's people have asked for an extra couple of weeks and , although I 'll have to discuss it with John first , I think we 'll agree . |
| 8 | If you like heavy bedding make sure you ask for an extra quilt . |
| 9 | Swod was of the generation that reached for an extra layer of clothing rather than turn the heating on . |
| 10 | They 'll go for an extra check up with the medical staff , a couple of weeks before their operation . |
| 11 | The neck is ( you guessed it ) mahogany , again of reasonable quality , and all of one piece , save for an extra block making up the traditionally-pointed heel . |
| 12 | it is simple to calculate one person in a single room , two in a double , but that would not allow for an extra person in a room or for children ; therefore an average is calculated thus : |
| 13 | The ballet was not originally announced for the London season , but the company was persuaded to stay for an extra week and The Witch was premiered on 18 August the night before the last . |
| 14 | Lawyers will not be able to take an American-style slice of the damages if successful , but they will be able to ask for an extra percentage on top of their normal costs , with a maximum to be fixed by the Lord Chancellor . |
| 15 | If the dress is being specially made for the bride it should be an easy matter to ask for an extra piece of the fabric with which to create the background , but since this is often not the case , a compromise must be reached . |
| 16 | They may ask for an extra premium if they 're including it they may ask for a bit towards it , but they can give a better cover . |