Example sentences of "[adv] asked for a [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | He wandered up to the logging camp on his eighteenth birthday and enthusiastically asked for a job . |
| 2 | He also asked for a rule change to allow the cleaning of golf balls on the greens — as allowed at some clubs — but apparently not at Henley . |
| 3 | She also asked for a notice saying ‘ Please close the gate ’ . |
| 4 | It firstly boldly asked for a seat at the top table at the European Community : a suggestion rudely rebuffed . |
| 5 | He wanted something done about it and even asked for a move . |
| 6 | He then asked for a drink of water . |
| 7 | He recently asked for a transfer though . |