Example sentences of "[noun sg] and ask for a " in BNC.
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| 31 | Eventually a telephone line was established and Mr Macdonald broke his silence and asked for a friend . |
| 32 | When the question quotes a statement and asks for a discussion of it , do not be afraid to criticise the statement if you think it is open to criticism . |
| 33 | He calculates the location and properties of this cloud and asks for a research grant to send up a satellite to test his calculations . |
| 34 | Daddy wanted that farm very badly but they did n't have much money between them , so he had to go to the bank and ask for a loan . |
| 35 | You could go to the bank and ask for a loan . |
| 36 | If you ca n't go abroad yet , just go into your local JobCentre and ask for a computer search of overseas vacancies . |
| 37 | If they have to turn to their neighbour and ask for a repetition of what you just said , the resulting muttering will also prevent other members of the audience from hearing what you say next . |
| 38 | They reported that they knew of no matter involving her in any way and asked for a description of the white identification cards . |
| 39 | He won second prize in the 1985 John Player Award , and his commission to paint the Prince of Wales came when Charles saw an exhibition of his work in Halifax last year and asked for a portrait for his private collection — a rare honour for any artist . |
| 40 | Walk into any branch of The Body Shop around the country and ask for a make-over and you 'll get one completely free of charge . |
| 41 | To find out more , telephone 01– and ask for a copy of our 1989 Report and Accounts or send the coupon below : |
| 42 | Make sure you hire from an HAE member and ask for a demonstration . |
| 43 | The father appeals against the care order and asks for a residence order to his mother . |
| 44 | It is unlikely I shall be able to attend , but I thought I would register my interest and ask for a copy of the conference report if it does n't cost too much . |
| 45 | So Gabriel knocked at the door of his fine large house and asked for a cup of wine . |
| 46 | I also found certain sections of the press grossly biased ; and when a representative of the Daily Express called at the New English Weekly office and asked for a copy of the relevant issue , I thought I might be involved in a libel action . |
| 47 | For example , if someone says that they did not have time to read the material and asks for a summary from the author or chairman , politely refuse . |
| 48 | The Assistant Chief Constable had mentally spoken a prayer for self-control and asked for a brief statement . |