Example sentences of "do ask for " in BNC.
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| 1 | ‘ We did ask for extra help for first-time buyers through the tax relief system and we are disappointed that this has not been given . |
| 2 | And , under not a dish but his pillow , folded into his pyjamas : ‘ How 's the bite Bob , sorry but you did ask for it sweetie . ’ |
| 3 | And our members did ask for a more detailed report on the scheme , and this , this report er , set out that scheme in er , in a fuller way . |
| 4 | Yeah I know I know it 's got a lot of milk in and I did ask for it for you , but she still give me one like that . |
| 5 | Erm but Edingley did ask for our support they were writing to and they were supposed to send the top copy of the letter to our clerk . |
| 6 | I do ask for your prayers . |
| 7 | But what they do ask for , and what we should be calling to this government to honour the existing contracts at Swan Hunters , to allow the workers at Swan to complete the work on the three vessels already in the river . |
| 8 | But the group selector , like the main gear lever , does ask for more than average effort from its user . |
| 9 | ‘ I know , ’ said Mildred , ‘ but she does ask for it sometimes with all her airs and graces . |
| 10 | 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 . |
| 11 | She does ask for some sometimes . |