ask for
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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Wiener asked for amendments to the bill during the bill’s review and in the committee meeting, including that the lifetime ban only be applied to Tier 3 members.
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
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Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
And if that doesn't work out, investigators and the Guthrie family are still asking for tips from the public.
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Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
In a 911 call released by police, an unidentified man can be heard asking for a wellness check.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
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Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
2 July 2026
First, President Dillon asked for existing data centers to be grandfathered in the ordinance, meaning operating data centers can expand without following these rules.
—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
2 July 2026
And if that doesn't work out, investigators and the Guthrie family are still asking for tips from the public.
—
Michael Ruiz,
FOXNews.com,
2 July 2026
In a 911 call released by police, an unidentified man can be heard asking for a wellness check.
—
ABC News,
1 July 2026
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“Ask for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ask%20for. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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