Example sentences of "[adv] ask [prep] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ The council really needs to consider fully the effect this would have upon the ratepayers , particularly if other groups come along asking for similar dispensation , ’ the DoE spokesperson also explained . |
| 2 | They only ask in common humanity what they can do , and proceed to do it … |
| 3 | I 'M NOT asking for preferential treatment . |
| 4 | This was seen as a very significant move , given India 's longstanding insistence that Kashmir was an exclusively bilateral issue , but subsequent statements by the Ministry of External Affairs emphasised that purpose of the meeting was purely to give information and that India was not asking for international mediation . |
| 5 | She complained that her children had apparently not been allowed access to a Baptist minister , but was told that they had not asked for religious support when it was offered . |
| 6 | ‘ It was done from my section and I am afraid I did not ask for sufficient permission . |
| 7 | The questionnaire did not ask about specific help to assistants from the LEA support services but , instead , looked at special needs support to the school as a whole . |
| 8 | In an effort to improve relations with senior officers on the question of homosexuals in the armed services , he moved closer to agreeing that recruiting officers should not ask about sexual orientation and that recruits should not flaunt it . |
| 9 | Where constipation comes on suddenly , or there is blood in the stools , always ask for medical advice . |
| 10 | The hon. Member also asked about alternative technology instead of incineration . |
| 11 | Incidentally the trust are also asking for financial support from anyone and if you would like to help in this way send cheques/postal orders payable to The Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust to : The Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust , Royal Free Hospital , LONDON NW3 2QG . |
| 12 | The following are some examples of important questions frequently asked about social policy which are essentially about the relationship between social and economic policy . |
| 13 | The hon. Gentleman particularly asked about weighted capitation . |
| 14 | Neither of them seemed to be emergencies , as the callers had n't asked for immediate aid . |
| 15 | Dot did n't mind about the toys and she knew she could n't ask for ginger pop because that cost money but she would have liked to have had her victory token back . |
| 16 | Fortunately , she was a feminist and seldom asked for extra money , since she would consider that degrading , although she had accepted a house and school fees . |
| 17 | NEVER ask for direct email reply : - ) |