as in asking
to make a request of
she's always hitting me up for money
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Verb
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Leaders can make that distinction explicit by asking debaters to move from critique to contribution.—
Benjamin Laker,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026 -
There were so few sightings of lovebugs in 2023 that Leppla and other entomologists received calls from the public asking where the irksome little critters went.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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Kyle was hospitalized days after requesting medical attention after finishing a race on May 10 at Watkins Glen International.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
25 May 2026
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The siblings wrote a letter to the school requesting to give their awards to Noel on the last day of school, Principal Ronna Montgomery said.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 May 2026
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The historic lobby glows with warm lighting, inviting guests to linger in what has become Seattle’s communal parlor.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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This is like inviting a homeless person into your home, sheltering them, feeding them, clothing them, educating them, and having that person's confidant leak that the newly comfortable person doesn't think less of you.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
22 May 2026
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“Hitting (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hitting%20%28up%29. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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