ask for
phrasal verb
asked for; asking for; asks for
: to request to see or talk to (someone)
Unhappy with the service, he asked for the store manager.
There's someone on the phone asking for you.
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In 2015, Sheila Slaughter Richey had asked for redress from Georgette Jones over statements made in the book and its promotion about George Richey, and a settlement was reached in 2019, which Richey’s lawyers said involved Georgette agreeing not to make further disparaging statements.
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
While the case plays out in court, Khalil's attorneys have asked for bail.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
The company has asked for the change via a cost of capital application, which is required every three years.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Don’t ask for evaluations, but ask for descriptions.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
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Chris Willman, Variety, 23 Mar. 2025
While the case plays out in court, Khalil's attorneys have asked for bail.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2025
The company has asked for the change via a cost of capital application, which is required every three years.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 22 Mar. 2025
Don’t ask for evaluations, but ask for descriptions.
—Bruce Tulgan, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for ask for
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“Ask for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ask%20for. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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