How to Use request in a Sentence

request

1 of 2 noun
  • Troops were sent at the request of our allies.
  • This next song is a request from one of our listeners.
  • She filed a formal request for more information.
  • They made a request to begin work immediately.
  • At your request, I am enclosing a full refund of your payment.
  • The case was later dropped at the request of the woman.
    Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, 3 July 2020
  • The sales agent can see the status of his request in the meantime.
    Alexander Guedez, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Their request for leave to amend was denied, and the case was closed.
    Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Pick up the programs at the end of the show if that’s what the house manager requests.
    Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2018
  • The person who made the post did not reply to a request for comment.
    Katie Landeck, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2020
  • In March, the judge denied the bank’s request for a trustee to take over.
    Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, 11 June 2019
  • The lawyers asked the judge to rule on the request by 7 p.m. Wednesday.
    Houston Chronicle, 31 Oct. 2017
  • My request had nothing to do with what song should be up next.
    Faylita Hicks, Longreads, 2 Apr. 2020
  • The message's poor grammar and request to text the agent are both red flags.
    Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2022
  • Thomas had told the plaintiffs to respond to the state’s request by today.
    Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 2 July 2020
  • Ask her to play the next song, or make a specific request.
    NBC News, 26 Dec. 2017
  • Of course, all these requests take longer to fulfill when there is no help!
    cleveland.com, 16 Sep. 2019
  • The user who shared the photo did not respond to a request for comment.
    Rick Rouan, USA TODAY, 7 July 2021
  • Danielsen denied the request and instead ordered her to not drive at all.
    San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2023
  • Rezaian and his lawyers did not respond to a request for comment.
    CBS News, 23 Nov. 2019
  • Jones’s lawyer did not respond to a request for comment.
    Brian Barrett, Wired, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
    Tal Kopan, CNN, 4 Apr. 2018
  • The city doesn’t track why staff request bereavement leave.
    oregonlive, 3 July 2020
  • Swack became angry when the man declined his request and left the home.
    Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Customers can also add cheese and chile sauce or request fries stuffed inside the wrap.
    Janelle Bitker, SFChronicle.com, 27 Nov. 2020
  • As part of the request, Shane's asking for sole custody of their son.
    Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 11 July 2018
  • Kopelson did not respond to a request for comment via email.
    Yashar Ali, The Cut, 27 Aug. 2017
  • Her spokeswoman did not respond to a request for comment.
    Jay Greene, Washington Post, 22 Aug. 2019
  • Put in your menu request early and enjoy your favorite grub.
    Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Apr. 2020
  • This isn't the first time Trump has ignored the artist's request to not play his music at events.
    Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, 5 July 2020
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request

2 of 2 verb
  • Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie.
  • The governor will request that the legislature raise taxes.
  • The city responded to the records request the same day it was made.
    Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2022
  • But then, the budtenders and the consumers come in and request it.
    Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
  • The shopper calls the store to make the purchase and request curbside pickup.
    Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2020
  • Because the run looked clean, the judges did not request a replay.
    Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Sirens are heard in the background as responders at the scene request more help.
    Thomas Peipert, Star Tribune, 10 May 2021
  • Trustees can also request drug testing from those in the trust at any time.
    Hilary Weaver, Vanities, 21 Dec. 2017
  • Buyers in the know could request it to get a track-ready ‘Vette.
    Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2021
  • Caregivers trained their parrots to ring a bell to request a video call.
    Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The city has not fulfilled that public records request.
    Eric Heisig, cleveland, 1 July 2021
  • The others did not request a mail ballot but could vote in person.
    Jonathan J. Cooper, ajc, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Volunteers call the shelter a few days in advance to request a dog for a lunch date.
    Jennifer Shapiro-Sacks, sun-sentinel.com, 13 June 2019
  • Pollack and Streisand requested one more week to try to change his mind.
    Jaden Thompson, Variety, 7 Oct. 2023
  • The center provides free fentanyl test strips to those who request them.
    Karen Garciastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022
  • Kline did not respond to request for comment via email.
    Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2021
  • If a problem arises, the family or the guest can request that a change be made.
    jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Find the deadlines to register to vote and request mail-in ballots for your state here.
    Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Verbs could be used to enter or request a display of data.
    Frank O’Brien, Ars Technica, 30 Jan. 2020
  • Dages invoked his right to request the appeals hearing be closed to the public, the city said.
    David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2020
  • This recipe is my most requested for candied jalapenos.
    Cincinnati.com, 30 Aug. 2017
  • Those who request a prayer can get it, in private, off to one side with one of the volunteers.
    Tim Funk, charlotteobserver, 19 Oct. 2017
  • Topped with melty cheese, this unique take on lasagna will be requested on repeat.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • Bing never did request a transfer to a different store, the friend said.
    Joe Heim, Justin Wm. Moyer and Marissa J. Lang, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Dec. 2022
  • Diners can also request a custom music playlist for the room.
    Pam Kragen, Pacific San Diego Magazine, 3 July 2017
  • The event will be streamed online, so people can leave comments and request a visit to their street.
    Jeff Rumage, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 9 July 2020
  • For many ads, the best strategy is to request custom music.
    Jacqueline Detwiler, Popular Mechanics, 26 Feb. 2019
  • If there are any issues, request a new room that’s secure.
    Allison Hope, Quartz at Work, 3 Dec. 2019
  • In an email, Ramos said the department does make the footage available through an open records request.
    Emilie Eaton, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2017
  • Gleason is requesting that any such documents be sealed by the court.
    Andrew Prokop, Vox, 11 May 2018

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