Example sentences of "[subord] [pron] ask for a " in BNC.
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1 | ‘ It is important for the children to be medically fit to go , so I ask for a full report from their doctors , ’ says Dr Holmes-Smith . |
2 | Like , if you ask for a bath , they 'll say , ‘ No , you ca n't have a bath . ’ |
3 | If you ask for a ‘ general clean ’ you might only get vacuuming and light dusting |
4 | If they ask for an explanation and are told that it is shooting at a wooden bird in the graveyard with bows and arrows , they may think they are being hoaxed . |
5 | When I ask for a carrot now mummy I , I 'll just have a big feast . |
6 | 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 . |
7 | 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 . |