Example sentences of "asks for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | But it takes no long reflexion to see that , in this case , if the interrogative is acceptable , then it asks for a straightforward manner adverbial or its equivalent as an answer , and it is not directly related to the sentences in ( 33 ) . |
| 2 | for next year cos if somebody asks for a specific training |
| 3 | Your skin asks for a gentle moisturiser that works in harmony with its own natural properties . |
| 4 | As a lock , if your prop asks for a special effort at a scrummage you just hollow your back , get your feet right and give it all you 've got . |
| 5 | Consider this example : PB = Child has tantrum whenever he asks for a sweet ( or something else ) and does not get it . |
| 6 | ‘ When [ your supervisor ] asks for a particular point , the more fully you can answer it [ the better ] . |
| 7 | If he also asks for a large deposit , the alarm bells should be ringing . |
| 8 | But I would make clear to Mr if he looks at the minutes of the budget review sub-committee , that the suggestion of the director of property services wastes his time fully exploring all options for the disposal of all or any part of the County Farms estate , for which he probably asks for a large amount of money , since it involves an enormous amount of wasted time , is not been agreed , it 's a non-delegated item , it was a recommendation of this committee which has not been moved at this committee , and it was a most unfortunate and woolly form of words . |