Example sentences of "ask for [art] [adj] [noun sg] " in BNC.
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| 1 | The chap is very very experienced , he knows what he 's doing and he 's he you you could n't ask for a better worker really but yes d I I do believe he 's got a problem with his eyesight . |
| 2 | You could not ask for a better curtain-raiser to the day 's racing . |
| 3 | By gaw , he 's a topper and ah would n't sell 'im for any money , No man could ask for a better friend . " |
| 4 | Who could ask for a better weapon than that ? |
| 5 | Okay they might ask for a four week deferred period , but because of their occupation it says , or we say , sorry , we 're not going to give you that . |
| 6 | They must learn what every child knows that you ca n't ask for a present back . |
| 7 | You ca n't ask for a specific taxi company or |
| 8 | The Kiwis , however , would probably ask for a hastily-arranged tour based more around one-day internationals than Tests . |
| 9 | However , if you are using commercial finance ( or bank finance for that matter ) for a group , operating through a limited company , then the bank or finance house may ask for a personal guarantee against the money lent , by one or more director . |
| 10 | If , for any reason , South African Richard Snell decides to go back to his studies or does n't ask for a renewed contract with Somerset , they could also be eyeing Aqib . |
| 11 | The players may well ask for a general description of the Castle . |
| 12 | ‘ Did someone ask for a left hand circuit ? ’ she asked her student . |
| 13 | But you could ask for a special audit . |
| 14 | I 'm surprised Sister did n't ask for a single room . |
| 15 | Erm and she 's had seven youngsters and she 's brought them up and she a , on her own she 's had to bring them up cos he left her for another , another woman and erm she had the seven and she 's worked and fought hard cos she would n't ask for a darn thing and er they 're , they 're great those kids , they are , they 're a credit to her , you know , but it 's taken it out of her , she 's |
| 16 | But if a woman should ask for a particular garment , he would take her into what had been the front room of the house and there , in comparative privacy , she could make her choice and try on the clothes . |
| 17 | Responsibility for the memorandum 's factual accuracy and the opinions expressed therein will rest , therefore , with the vendors and we may ask for a formal representation from you . |
| 18 | Accordingly , I would ask for a periodic statement , preferably by the House of Lords , of some of the general principles upon which their charity decisions are founded … ’ |
| 19 | Dosifey , in his turn , risks much when sung by Nikolai Ohotnikov with a more human , troubled manner than is usual : his Act 1 prayer is beautifully done , but though it is an intelligent idea to seem to lead the Old Believers out of gentleness and a calmly assured faith , the music does ask for the inspired determination that finally takes them into the fire . |
| 20 | We 'll ask for the General Secretary to move the C E C special report , that will be seconded by Robert , member of the Central Executive Council . |
| 21 | Those entitled to gross interest should ask for the single-sheet form , R85 , which is available from most bank and building society branches . |
| 22 | They may ask for an extra premium if they 're including it they may ask for a bit towards it , but they can give a better cover . |
| 23 | I would agree with him , but then when did caterers ever ask for an easy life ? |
| 24 | Second , most lawyers take on cases on the basis that they will not ask for an upfront fee , but a percentage of the amount of damages won instead — often as much as 40% . |
| 25 | In the present system claimants can ask for an internal review and if they are still dissatisfied , take their case to Review Board of local councillors . |
| 26 | If the restaurant has flimsy chairs or hard benches , you can ask for an upright chair with cushions and arms to be provided , so that the patient can sit in the correct position . |