Example sentences of "[noun prp] asked me [prep] " in BNC.

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1 ‘ I was at a disco on crutches when Nigel asked me about my plans — and casually said I could ride for him whenever I was free .
2 The following week the US Tour moved to Los Angeles for the LA Open , and Frank asked me to caddie for him there .
3 M'wife asked me to — er — remind you that you 're welcome to bring someone if you wish . ’
4 He took on the work , he says , ‘ because Warren asked me to .
5 Kendall said : ‘ George Graham asked me about Keown in October , but I said I wanted to keep him .
6 Ten years later however the BBC asked me at very short notice to compile a programme to celebrate the Queen Mother 's eighty-fifth birthday .
7 Sharon asked me over a slightly crackly line .
8 By the way , Brian asked me to London again , but I thought I 'd wait till the weather 's better . ’
9 I only brought the letters because Gramps asked me to … ’
10 With a long sigh , Ellie said woodenly , ‘ Because Gramps asked me to . ’
11 After my return to England I was able to continue my interest in Burma 's future , for when General Aung San and his colleagues came to London for consultations with the British Government , Mr Attlee asked me to 10 Downing Street to introduce the various members to him .
12 I 'll tell you this … three times before he went , Michael asked me for time to go up to London and said he was having problems with his visa .
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