as in asks
to make a request of
she's always hitting me up for money
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On the way to the oyster farm, Luke asks about a ring Joy is wearing, which turns out to be from an engagement that ended badly.
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The lawsuit asks the regional court to stop further transfers, force Ghana to release the deal’s terms, award damages and bar the country from making similar agreements in the future.
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The permit application, by Winick Productions, also requests permission for an exterior canopy that could be used to conceal comings and goings, the officials said, adding that the permit listed the size of the event between 500 and 999 people.
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Filed earlier this month, the permit application also requests authorization to set up a tent or canopy outside MSG.
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Meneghetti invites guests to slow down, relax, be present in their surroundings, and experience something genuine and understated rather than staged—the very essence of Istria.
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The area’s compact scale invites a leisurely stroll or bike ride.
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“Hits (up).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hits%20%28up%29. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.
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