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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As adults, this pattern can look like hesitating to ask for help, avoiding vulnerability or keeping emotional struggles private, even from those closest to you.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
More Russia's Pacific Fleet When asked for comment, a Department of Navy spokesperson said the service tracks all vessels in the area of operations using patrol aircraft, surface ships, and joint capabilities, protecting the security, freedom and prosperity of the U.S. and its allies and partners.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
When asked for a comment about Howard being found not guilty, IMPD reaffirmed the statements that Police Chief Chris Bailey made when the former officer was initially charged.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
After Katrina, Congress gave the president and FEMA administrator authority to move resources to an area even before a storm arrived and before local officials ask for assistance.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
More Russia's Pacific Fleet When asked for comment, a Department of Navy spokesperson said the service tracks all vessels in the area of operations using patrol aircraft, surface ships, and joint capabilities, protecting the security, freedom and prosperity of the U.S. and its allies and partners.
—Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 Aug. 2025
When asked for a comment about Howard being found not guilty, IMPD reaffirmed the statements that Police Chief Chris Bailey made when the former officer was initially charged.
—Noe Padilla, IndyStar, 28 Aug. 2025
After Katrina, Congress gave the president and FEMA administrator authority to move resources to an area even before a storm arrived and before local officials ask for assistance.
—Rebecca Hersher, NPR, 27 Aug. 2025
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“Ask for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ask%20for. Accessed 31 Aug. 2025.
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