Example sentences of "[adv] asked for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They sensibly asked for a new kettle but were told that they could not have one because cuts meant that no new equipment or furniture of any kind was available . |
| 2 | She raced around the driveway on her blue tricycle , took her dolls for walks in her pram — she always asked for a new one as a birthday present — and helped to dress her smaller brother . |
| 3 | He also asked for a similar offence to be taken into consideration . |
| 4 | However , the Guild also asked for a comprehensive home-help service so that women would not worry about the welfare of younger children and husbands , but this was not forthcoming . |
| 5 | Nkrumah now asked for a constitutional adviser to be sent from England . |