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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The Sanctuary of Hope, an animal rescue, is asking for Christmas tree donations.
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Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
Be willing to ask for it — especially once the Sun and Venus kiss within your 11th House of Community Engagement.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man who was last seen more than two weeks ago.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
El Dorado County, east of Sacramento, sends a letter to creators of unauthorized displays asking for their removal within 30 days and informing them of a memorial sign program.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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Jack Perry, The Providence Journal, 6 Jan. 2026
Be willing to ask for it — especially once the Sun and Venus kiss within your 11th House of Community Engagement.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026
The Kansas City Police Department is asking for the public’s help finding a man who was last seen more than two weeks ago.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 6 Jan. 2026
El Dorado County, east of Sacramento, sends a letter to creators of unauthorized displays asking for their removal within 30 days and informing them of a memorial sign program.
—Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 6 Jan. 2026
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“Ask for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ask%20for. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.
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