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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 screening process requests anything sensitive, such as age or caregiving status, say plainly who reviews it and why.

— Houman Akhavan, Forbes.com, 16 Sep. 2026
Things are suddenly different, starting at work, where the gallery director confesses to noticing him for the first time and a punky feminist artist requests his involvement in her upcoming show.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

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There was a very enthusiastic response to the movie in the room, with Cruz and Bardem sharing hugs during the applause and woos from the crowd.

— Zac Ntim, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026
The iconic destination woos visitors with its rich history, stunning architecture, and a unique network of bridges and canals linking neighborhoods across the Venetian lagoon.

— Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of woos

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Patterns tell a story, such as a customer who orders from the same coffee shop every morning, books travel every March and recently started making payments to a competitor.

— Jess Turner, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026
White House orders review of wolf protections The local concerns come as the federal government is reconsidering protections for wolves nationwide.

— Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of orders

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And our organizations continue to support work that seeks to help build trust as well.

— Caroline Montojo, STAT, 14 Sep. 2026
According to the document’s timeline, NASA seeks a groundbreaking for a permanent campus no later than next year, the first class to be enrolled and begin studies in temporary facilities in 2028, and a transition to a permanent campus in 2031.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of seeks

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Together, the program invites audiences to reflect on the act of finding common ground—a gesture of humanity and hope in dark times.

— Leo Barraclough, Variety, 16 Sep. 2026
Gameday invites to Alabama, Texas A&M and Texas can be crucial opportunities.

— Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 Sep. 2026

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