Example sentences of "and ask for a [noun sg] " in BNC.

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1 So , for example , if you go to a supplier and ask for a machine to run Windows quickly , and you end up with an elderly 8086 PC , you 'll be entirely within your rights to ask for your money back .
2 If they have to turn to their neighbour and ask for a repetition of what you just said , the resulting muttering will also prevent other members of the audience from hearing what you say next .
3 Walk into any branch of The Body Shop around the country and ask for a make-over and you 'll get one completely free of charge .
4 You go for these people and ask for a board and this sort of thing it 's just , it just gets to be demeaning , the practice manager should have , should have
5 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 .
6 ‘ If they want to go through the correct procedure and ask for a transfer , then so be it . ’
7 If you ca n't go abroad yet , just go into your local JobCentre and ask for a computer search of overseas vacancies .
8 Make sure you hire from an HAE member and ask for a demonstration .
9 Hew will advise on the rent , help you find reliable tenants , take up their references , check them out financially , and ask for a month 's rent as a deposit against possible damage .
10 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 .
11 You could go to the bank and ask for a loan .
12 stop the speaker or signer , and ask for a repeat of the information
13 Otherwise you should contact your local council and ask for a claim form for community charge benefit .
14 If for some reason you are not contacted , telephone the suppliers in the directory in this issue and ask for a catalogue .
15 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 .
16 If you are not sure where to look , go to your local reference library and ask for a copy of BRAD ( British Rate and Data ) , which lists every publication and its advertising rates .
17 To find out more , telephone 01– and ask for a copy of our 1989 Report and Accounts or send the coupon below :
18 Ring the Association of Community Health Councils for England and Wales ( 071–609 8405 ) and ask for a copy of Dentists : A Guide To Patients ' Rights .
19 If you wish to apply for a mortgage under our Professionals ' Mortgage Service , please call at any Midland branch or write to the address at the back of this leaflet , and ask for a copy of our Home Buyers ' Pack , including Midland 's Guide to Home Buying .
20 You can go to the housing department of your local authority or new town , or a Housing Aid and Advice Centre , or a Citizens ' Advice Bureau , and ask for a copy of an explanatory leaflet and registration form about the Tenants Exchange Scheme .
21 It is unlikely I shall be able to attend , but I thought I would register my interest and ask for a copy of the conference report if it does n't cost too much .
22 For further information about the ways in which you can make your home more energy efficient and make the most of the fuel you buy , ring 01-691 9000 and ask for a copy of the Home Energy Fact Files .
23 If we are interested in young mothers , then we might try the Register of Births , and ask for a list of all recent births that have been registered .
24 Some journals give clear feedback and ask for a list of changes if the paper is resubmitted , but this is not true of all .
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