Example sentences of "[adv] ask for a [adj] " in BNC.
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| 1 | They sensibly asked for a new kettle but were told that they could not have one because cuts meant that no new equipment or furniture of any kind was available . |
| 2 | ‘ Just ask for a pink gin . |
| 3 | She raced around the driveway on her blue tricycle , took her dolls for walks in her pram — she always asked for a new one as a birthday present — and helped to dress her smaller brother . |
| 4 | ‘ Women always ask for a good contraceptive because they really need one . |
| 5 | The workforce at Swan Hunters have never asked for any special privileges , they 've always asked for a fair deal on a level playing field . |
| 6 | He also asked for a similar offence to be taken into consideration . |
| 7 | However , the Guild also asked for a comprehensive home-help service so that women would not worry about the welfare of younger children and husbands , but this was not forthcoming . |
| 8 | If he also asks for a large deposit , the alarm bells should be ringing . |
| 9 | But I would make clear to Mr if he looks at the minutes of the budget review sub-committee , that the suggestion of the director of property services wastes his time fully exploring all options for the disposal of all or any part of the County Farms estate , for which he probably asks for a large amount of money , since it involves an enormous amount of wasted time , is not been agreed , it 's a non-delegated item , it was a recommendation of this committee which has not been moved at this committee , and it was a most unfortunate and woolly form of words . |
| 10 | However , the plaintiffs had also asked for a winding up order under s 122(1) ( g ) of the Insolvency Act 1986 . |
| 11 | — a fertile womb ( they also ask for a barren womb sometimes ) . |
| 12 | The Kiwis , however , would probably ask for a hastily-arranged tour based more around one-day internationals than Tests . |
| 13 | Nkrumah now asked for a constitutional adviser to be sent from England . |
| 14 | Things did n't quite go to plan — which has proved annoying for you , and you 're now asking for a second service ; for which you 'll pay me . ’ |
| 15 | If you have a property to SELL in an area covered by an ALLEN & HARRIS office , please ask for a FREE VALUATION . |
| 16 | Lawyers acting for the 14 nuns are due to see a judge in chambers today to ask for a judicial review which would effectively prevent ministry officials carrying out the slaughter at Our Lady of the Passion Monastery near Daventry . |
| 17 | The players may well ask for a general description of the Castle . |
| 18 | But Athey himself , or a county wanting to sign him and Derbyshire are reportedly interested can now approach the TCCB again to ask for a special exemption . |
| 19 | I did n't know specifically asking for a sleeping tablet . |
| 20 | Never ask for a big round figure . |
| 21 | However , if the employer has specifically asked for a chronological c.v . |