Example sentences of "ask for a " in BNC.
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1 | Ask for a blood test even if you think you have had German Measles . |
2 | Though we do not form the bulk of the market , I would like to speak for all discerning professionals and ask for a ‘ top end of the market ’ service , where quality comes first . |
3 | Otherwise you should contact your local council and ask for a claim form for community charge benefit . |
4 | Make sure you hire from an HAE member and ask for a demonstration . |
5 | Ask for a specimen policy and read the small print to be sure you will not be affected by exclusions and that the cover is appropriate for your particular travel arangements . |
6 | All state secondary schools are required by law to publish their results once a year and so now you can write or phone individual school secretaries or the LEA and ask for a copy of the exam results , ideally asking for the previous 2 or 3 years . |
7 | Always ask for a slice cut freshly from the salame and do not expect to get the true flavour from a pre-cut chunk on a plate . |
8 | Throughout the dispute my technique was to go through the front door — I refused to be smuggled in — and then ask for a deputation of the demonstrators to come and talk to me . |
9 | You ask for a chair and four telephone directories and rig up an impromptu table near the only plug — and ask all your prospective clients to turn their heads around . |
10 | It was made the more difficult because the Iranians were at one remove from the hostage-takers ; even at best , all they could promise was to lean on Hizbollah and ask for a favour . |
11 | Julie is aware that these are on their way to her : please ask for a signature on the slip below . |
12 | If no such source is available , ask for a realistic estimate of potential costs on a stage by stage basis . |
13 | Whether this has any foundation in science or whether it reflects the old-fashioned ‘ punitive ’ approach , men up and down the country , known for their ten-pint capacity or love for fine wine , are receiving old-fashioned looks as they ask for a half-pint of lime juice or a tonic on its own . |
14 | Your Bristol & West Mortgage Advisor is the ‘ anchorman ’ ( or woman ) for the whole operation — and does a lot more than just give you a ‘ yes ’ or ‘ no ’ when you ask for a mortgage . |
15 | Questions which ask for a ‘ yes ’ or ‘ no ’ answer are badly devised and do not carry the interview forward in a constructive way . |
16 | For further information ask for a leaflet ‘ Your Electricity Bill and How to Cope ’ which is available free from electricity shops . |
17 | If you are in any doubt , ask for a medical opinion and for guidance on how to approach a particular resident . |
18 | If you have any doubts , ask for a medical check to be carried out . |
19 | Ask for a full , public investigation ? |
20 | 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 . |
21 | Ask for a blood test even if you think you have had German Measles . |
22 | Ask for a tariff of telephone charges from British Telecom . |
23 | On the day , first collect your number — most events now ask for a deposit , so ensure you have the correct money . |
24 | Anyone who is caring for an elderly mother or father would be well advised to visit the local office of the Department of Health and Social Security and ask for a complete set of leaflets on this subject which will explain what financial help is available , apart from the State Retirement Pension , both for their parent and for themselves . |
25 | However , if you merely ask for a repetition of the number , it still may not be clear if it is fourteen or forty . |
26 | Crawling offstage after a mauling , you ask for a glass of wine . |
27 | Set all alarm clocks in the house to ensure you get up at the right hour , or if you 're in a guest house , ask for a breakfast call , nice and early . |
28 | If you ca n't go abroad yet , just go into your local JobCentre and ask for a computer search of overseas vacancies . |
29 | ‘ If they want to go through the correct procedure and ask for a transfer , then so be it . ’ |
30 | If the family wants complete peace of mind , it should provide Customs with all the facts once the new activity has started and ask for a written ruling . |