Example sentences of "[adv] asked [prep] a [adj] [noun sg] " 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 | He also asked for a similar offence to be taken into consideration . |
| 3 | The hon. Lady also asked about a public inquiry . |
| 4 | Nkrumah now asked for a constitutional adviser to be sent from England . |
| 5 | He looked at her grimly , then asked in a cool tone , ‘ Do you expect me to remember the clothes you wore three years ago ? ’ |