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asked (for)

verb

past tense of ask (for)

as in requested

to make a request for don't be afraid to ask for help if you need it

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as in invited

to act so as to make (something) more likely you are asking for trouble if you invite her ex to the wedding

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as in ordered

to give a request or demand for the surgeon asked for the scalpel

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Trump requested changes to the helipad last month after expressing dissatisfaction with the project.

— Carter Schroppe, The Washington Examiner, 7 Sep. 2026
Two individuals accused of stealing over $5,000 worth of music equipment from a Citrus Heights high school have been arrested after police requested the community’s help.

— Vince Basada, Sacbee.com, 7 Sep. 2026

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The Louisiana state court sought to enjoin the SEC from acting against LSU for rostering the players, but even then LSU chose not to roster the players — at least not yet.

— Seth Emerson, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Court documents previously obtained by Fox News Digital said the investigation began after Deutsch sought permission to take the girl to visit a friend in Texas.

— Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 6 Sep. 2026

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Related Stories The latter who wooed viewers with her portrait of tax inspector Sara Santano, returns here with a new tax evasion case.

— Annika Pham, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
The 35-year-old man wooed many of the women through dating apps and offered up nonexistent investment opportunities, the release said.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 28 Aug. 2026

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