Example sentences of "[subord] [pron] ask for [art] " 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 | And erm if you ask for the despatch manager they say we have n't got one . |
| 5 | 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 . |
| 6 | Unless you ask for the specialist guidance of a groomer or breeder of these dogs , I do not suggest you rush out and buy a stripping knife and start pulling ! |
| 7 | Muggers are becoming increasingly vicious — some even slash their victims before they ask for the money . |
| 8 | When I ask for a carrot now mummy I , I 'll just have a big feast . |
| 9 | 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 . |
| 10 | You 're always gon na have objections , I think you 've seen so far , throughout the whole sales process , some are more awkward than others but you got by them but the majority will come when you ask for the business , or go to ask for the business . |
| 11 | 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 . |