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asks (for)

verb

present tense third-person singular of ask (for)

as in requests

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

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as in woos

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 orders

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

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When a client requests new data, Hollow swaps versions in atomically, so reads never wait on writes and performance stays real-time.

— Jon Stojan, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026
If you're emailed anything about your order that requests payments, redelivery payments, account details, or anything similar, don't click any links in the email; go directly to Valve to double-check.

— Jon Martindale, PC Magazine, 10 Aug. 2026

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Wayne orders Priscilla to shoot Lucky, who is preparing for the worst and apologizing to God.

— Derek Lawrence, HollywoodReporter, 19 Aug. 2026
Consider earlier in Episode 8, when Patricia orders a delightful takeout dinner (chicken parm, slice of pie), only to discover she’s been given a dry turkey patty and a single sausage link.

— Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Aug. 2026

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The proposals come as Georgia seeks to keep up with the growing demand for electricity driven by data centers.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 20 Aug. 2026
Known for unique design flair, such as the Stellar TV's concrete back mounts, Loewe seeks to establish itself in top luxury destinations, building a global lifestyle ecosystem focused on craftsmanship and innovation.

— John Archer, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of seeks

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The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Extension invites all to participate in a citizen science conservation effort on Friday and Saturday created by the University of Georgia.

— Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026
Leu Gardens invites visitors for an enchanting evening of fairy festivities in a whimsical celebration at Orlando’s 50-acre botanical oasis.

— Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 Aug. 2026

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