Example sentences of "[modal v] i ask [prep] [art] " in BNC.
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1 | May I ask for a seconder for that motion . |
2 | But outside a religious context , why should I ask for a certainty with which I dispense in every other field of life ? |
3 | Please could I ask for a moment 's silence and look to the north er we wil where we will have a dedication fly past by A-Tens of the Eighty-First Tactical Fighter Wing . |
4 | Erm , have come from Grant Development erm , I think the views er of people who live in the village will be pretty forcefully er put , and and I believe , can I ask with the exception of Mr Bust , and possibly Mr Pool , have you er three gentleman seen the plans to which we are referring ? |
5 | Can I ask over the last six seven years what local companies have funded the playhouse and to what level ? and how many of actually withdrawn and the reasons why they actually withdrawn ? |
6 | Er Nicola had a baby , she suffered from postnatal depression and er can I ask for a bit of hush there please , Nicola suffered from postnatal depression and she took Prozac . |
7 | Er , can I ask for a point of clarification . |
8 | Can I ask for a list of the full report before council , so it will give us a chance to have a debate there rather than here . |
9 | ‘ Can I ask for the ring back ? ’ he mumbled . |