Asking-for Sentence Examples

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  • She kept asking for Annie.

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  • I'm not asking for a free pass.

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  • I'm just asking for the chance, from both of you, to make things right.

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  • She stared, unaccustomed to the political powerhouse asking for anything.

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  • Mid-morning, Fred O'Connor came by, ostensibly out for a stroll, casually asking for the list of newspaper subscribers.

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  • They too were asking for Alex.

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  • He was sworn to secrecy, but he was still asking for her input in the only way he could.

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  • Thence he wrote to the French king, Louis IX., asking for an asylum in France; but this Louis cautiously refused.

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  • Messages asking for help were sent to Margaret, duchess of Burgundy, sister of Edward IV., to Sir Thomas Broughton and other Yorkist leaders.

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  • The majority of the white farmers in Kok's territory sent a deputation to the British commissioner in Natal, Henry Cloete, asking for equal treatment with the Griquas, and expressing the desire to come on such terms, under British protection.

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  • Not content with asking for redress of grievances, they sometimes seized the regimental chest or imprisoned their officers.

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  • The message was dated July 3rd and was addressed to Joseph Dawkins, asking for an update on the title to the property in litigation.

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  • Andre's patient smile reminded him of how there was a time when he never would've considered asking for such a favor.

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  • It was possible that Alex was making no progress with her because she actually didn't want what she was asking for.

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  • Then five minutes later, some guy calls asking for her, by name!

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  • Well, he surely was surprised people were asking for him.

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  • Who will you be asking for?

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  • He was asking for a second chance, but could they ever reclaim the relationship they had once enjoyed?

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  • But Alex was asking for trouble.

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  • After all, how can asking for the same treatment it gives all others be bad?

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  • Even when she was angry with him and numb with shock, she didn't consider asking for a divorce.

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  • They resigned their positions as councillors of state, and expressed their grievances personally to Margaret and by letter to the king in Madrid, asking for the dismissal of Granvelle.

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  • A creditor is not bound to give change to the debtor, whose duty it is to make tender in lawful money the whole amount due, or more, without asking for change.

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  • Webster had been in the House less than three weeks when he greatly embarrassed the administration by introducing a set of resolutions asking for information relating to the immediate cause of the war.

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  • This work, and especially certain notes added by the translator, gave great offence to the advocates of unlimited papal authority, and three separate memorials were presented asking for its repression.

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  • Notes ad referendum are addressed by diplomatic agents to their own governments asking for fresh powers to deal with points not covered by their instructions, which they have had to "refer."

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  • Any application for a revision of the award must be based on the discovery of new evidence of such a nature as to exercise a decisive influence on the judgment and unknown up to the time when the hearing was closed, both to the tribunal itself and to the party asking for the revision.

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  • It was in this year that a petition from Cape Town merchants asking for the creation of a British colony at Natal was met by the statement that the Cape finances would not permit the establishment of a new dependency.

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  • On the previous day the Hungarian parliament had adopted a proposal in favour of an address to the crown asking for a separate state bank.

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  • It is reported that William sent a private message to Ansgar asking for his support.

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  • Hamilton had cabled home asking for reinforcements and for very large drafts that were needed to bring the depleted units under his command up to their war establishment.

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  • As president of the Pennsylvania Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery, Franklin signed a petition to Congress (12th February 1790) for immediate abolition of slavery, and six weeks later in his most brilliant manner parodied the attack on the petition made by James Jackson (1757-1806) of Georgia, taking off Jackson's quotations of Scripture with pretended texts from the Koran cited by a member of the Divan of Algiers in opposition to a petition asking for the prohibition of holding Christians in slavery.

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  • The leading burghers were, however, soon alienated by his violent and despotic methods, by his defence of Kieft, and by his devotion to the interests of the company; the nine men became (as early as 1649, when they sent the famous Vertoogh, or Remonstrance, to the states-general asking for burgher government and other reforms) the centre of municipal discontent; and a bitter quarrel ensued.

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  • On the 12th of March 1881, however, the acting secretary of the United States treasury, in answer to a letter asking for an interpretation of the words "waters adjacent thereto" in the acts of 1868 and 1873, stated that all the waters east of the boundary line were considered to be within the waters of Alaska territory.

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  • It may have been he who, as a "presbyter christiani ritus," conducted negotiations with Valens before the battle of Adrianople; but that he headed a previous embassy asking for leave for the Visigoths to settle on Roman soil, and that he then, for political motives, professed himself a convert to the Arian creed, favoured by the emperor, and drew with him the whole body of his countrymen - these and other similar stories of the orthodox church historians appear to be without foundation.

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  • During the reign of Peisistratus he is said to have visited Athens, on which occasion he related the fable of The Frogs asking for a King, to dissuade the citizens from attempting to exchange Peisistratus for another ruler.

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  • The earliest mention of tea by an Englishman is probably that contained in a letter from Mr Wickham, an agent of the East India Company, written from Firando in Japan, on the 27th June 1615, to Mr Eaton, another officer of the company, resident at Macao, and asking for "a pot of the best sort of chaw."

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  • Home despatches of the French minister, Joseph Fauchet, intercepted by a British man-of-war and sent to the British minister to the United States, accused Randolph of asking for money from France to influence the administration against Great Britain.

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  • During the occupation of Java by the British an embassy was despatched to Sir Stamford Raffles by the sultan of Banjermasin asking for assistance, and in 1811 Alexander Hare was despatched thither as commissioner and resident.

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  • In return Anne gave her support to William's government, though about this time, in 1696 - according to James, in consequence of the near prospect of the throne - she wrote to her father asking for his leave to wear the crown at William's death, and promising its restoration at a convenient opportunity.'

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  • She wore mourning for her father in 1701, and before his death James is said to have written to his daughter asking for her protection for his family; but the recognition of his son by Louis XIV.

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  • August Becker, asking for explanation of some difficulties, began an intimate correspondence which went on for some time (and which was published by Becker's son in 1883).

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  • The Riksdag, however, finally agreed to a proposal by Bishop Billing, a member of the First Chamber, that an address should be presented to the king asking for a full inquiry into the question of extending the franchise for the election of members to the Second Chamber.

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  • It is asking for nothing from others which we do not give ourselves.

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  • A petition was presented to the emperor by the Georgians in 1904 asking for the restoration of their church and their language, but nothing came of it.

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  • In 1873 a petition signed by four hundred and eighty-three clergy was presented to Convocation asking for the "education, selection and licensing of duly qualified confessors."

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  • A fortnight afterwards Airy wrote asking for information about a point in the solution.

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  • OnMirabeau's motion theAssembly voted an address to the king asking for their withdrawal.

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  • He put up a poster asking for help with my name as the contact.

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  • I'm only asking for some help here, it won't cost anybody anything.

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  • The ' Parent Know How ' campaign has been developed to break down some of the perceived barriers to asking for help.

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  • An encouraging result for discerning pizza connoisseurs, who may now be asking for an extra topping of fuzzy logic with their next pizza.

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  • Today, leading conservationists are asking for their help to save protect these vulnerable birds from accidental poisoning.

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  • I know it may be her favorite soap, I like fish fingers but I'm not asking for a job to make them!

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  • If you must have a fry-up, limit the damage by asking for bacon to be grilled and cut the rind off yourself.

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  • The problem of asking for the same result several times comes up not too infrequent in calculations.

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  • Joe, my eldest, who was 31 then, kept asking for money and he was getting really insistent.

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  • Tourists asking for advice on whiskey were often misinformed or not informed at all.

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  • Therefore on the 16th of February 1907 he submitted his handwritten petition asking for the tax free raising to Austrian nobility.

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  • He has started initiating interactions and asking for things, both verbally and using pecs.

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  • Yvette & Karl continue asking for visual and audible proof that someone is with them, suddenly a loud prang to a barrel.

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  • He decided to approach the catholic priest asking for Baptism.

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  • We know that the people protesting in front of the Presidential Office are asking for a vote recount.

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  • A woman who has just come back from pregnancy leave may feel sensitive that she is asking for part-time.

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  • Sounds like you are asking for the still shawm I have described above, but the range of this instrument is limited.

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  • Every day shopkeepers turn up asking for the money they are owed.

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  • A grand slam try in spades, asking for good trumps.

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  • I am sure someone will pay what they are asking for.

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  • On the constitutional side the Compromise of 1820 was important as the first precedent for the congressional exclusion of slavery from public territory acquired since the adoption of the Constitution, and also as a clear recognition that Congress has no right to impose .upon a state asking for admission into the Union conditions which do not apply to those states already in the Union.

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  • For a while, indeed, this opposition did not impair the king's popularity, due to his amiable character, his extraordinary services in beautifying his capital of Munich, and to his benevolence (it has been reckoned that he personally received about io,000 letters asking for help every year, and that the money he devoted to charity amounted to about a fifth of his income).

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  • In this way he is led to regard the sophist successively - (t) as a practitioner of that branch of mercenary persuasion in private which professes to impart " virtue " and exacts payment in the shape of a fee, in opposition to the flatterer who offers pleasure, asking for sustenance in return; (2) as a practitioner of that branch of mental trading which purveys from city to city discourses and lessons about " virtue," in opposition to the artist who similarly purveys discourses and lessons about the arts; (3) and (4) as a practitioner of those branches of mental trading, retail and wholesale, which purvey discourses and lessons about " virtue " within a city, in opposition to the artists who similarly purvey discourses and lessons about the arts; (5) as a practitioner of that branch of eristic which brings to the professor pecuniary emolument, eristic being the systematic form of antilogic, and dealing with justice, injustice and other abstractions, and antilogic being that form of disputation which uses question and answer in private, in opposition to forensic, which uses continuous discourse in the law-courts; (6) as a practitioner of that branch of education which purges away the vain conceit of wisdom by means of crossexamination, in opposition to the traditional method of reproof or admonition.

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  • From Meshed Aga Mahommed sent an envoy to Zaman Shah, asking for the cession of Balkh, and explaining his invasion of Khorasan; but the Afghan monarch was too perplexed with the troubles in his own country and his own insecure position to do more than send an unmeaning reply.

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  • After a brief description of the campaign and the two battles in which he had taken part, and his promotion, Nicholas said that he kissed his father's and mother's hands asking for their blessing, and that he kissed Vera, Natasha, and Petya.

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  • He is asking for your hand, said the countess, coldly it seemed to Natasha.

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  • In evident fear of refusal, like a boy asking for permission to get on a horse, he begged to be allowed to swim across the river before the Emperor's eyes.

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  • Come in, he is asking for you...

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  • A maid came to the door to say that Alpatych was asking for orders about their departure.

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  • He had nothing to do in Moscow, but he had noticed that everyone in the army was asking for leave to visit Moscow and had something to do there.

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  • From the Consistory, from the Senate, from the University, from the Foundling Hospital, the Suffragan has sent... asking for information....

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  • If I did not know you I should think you did not want what you are asking for.

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  • She will be asking for me.

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  • Never, he repeated in a trembling voice like a boy asking for forgiveness.

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  • We put up a poster asking for help with my name as the contact.

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  • The baker had someone asking for soda bread and another for spelled bread, both of which he can make.

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  • That young Hoon must be blind or stupid to not realize he was asking for trouble with this kind of venture.

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  • Steve's hubris prevented him from asking for directions, so he was late to his sister's party.

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  • Have you tried asking for forgiveness to assuage your guilty conscience?

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  • Have you tried asking for forgiveness to assuage your guiltyconscience?

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  • As the leader of the group, he presided over the meeting by guiding the conversation and asking for feedback on his plans.

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  • Plus, if you're trying to make all the decisions like you did when the company was smaller, you're asking for a nervous breakdown at best and a heart attack at worst.

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  • When you're older, you may not appreciate working 24/7 or the humbling process of asking for investment funds.

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  • If you are expecting a baby and asked what gift you would like to receive, consider asking for a portrait club membership where a professional can take pictures of your baby.

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  • Teens will be asking for plenty of hot clothing gifts this year.

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  • This holiday season is no different that any other; the earlier you start your shopping, the better the chance you'll have of finding the holiday gifts your family is asking for.

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  • A cat will make a very different meow when he is asking for food than when he is greeting other cats.

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  • Since many clients call asking for help with an older cat's leg problems, our cats seem to be getting help for this problem even before it develops.

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  • Don't be shy about asking for sample packs.

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  • However, you can usually get one or the other simply by shopping around and by asking for a price break.

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  • Perhaps you can earn extra income by taking a part-time job, asking for a raise or promotion, or looking for a higher paying job.

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  • This may be a transaction or reference number that you can file in case there are problems, or you may need to write a brief letter to the company reiterating your request and asking for written confirmation that the account is closed.

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  • As with any negotiation, it is always to your advantage to start the negotiations by asking for a larger reduction, and then be willing to settle for a smaller reduction.

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  • Be patient and diplomatic when asking for help with your accounts and eventually you will make progress.

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  • In the case of a parent asking for increased child support, he or she would have to demonstrate financial need.

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  • The parent who is asking for child support payments to be reduced would have to support the motion by demonstrating lack of means to pay the amount as set out on the form.

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  • The person asking for financial assistance will need to demonstrate that they do not have the means to support themselves independently.

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  • When setting a price, it's important to consider all of the relevant factors, such as the age and condition of the furniture, the cost of comparable new items, and the amount that other sellers are asking for similar pieces.

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  • This can work to your advantage when your e-mail asking for work just happens to be on the screen when an attractive employer calls.

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  • Don't be pushy or aggressive - you're asking for a favor here - and don't attach anything to your e-mail, even your resume.

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  • Unfortunately, the online survey market is filled with companies asking for a registration fee before they will connect you with surveys and focus groups.

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  • Scammers often set up sites that are copycats of the original, asking for personal info.

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  • Don't click on any link in an email that requests your personal information, especially if your bank is asking for information in this way.

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  • They are not all scams that keep asking for more and more money for those "juicy" bits of information you want, but many are.

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  • Food coloring powder is not as easy to find but, with more people getting interested in home baking and asking for powdered food coloring at their local markets, it is becoming more available.

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  • Employers who take advantage of talented workers are asking for trouble, so employees should speak up if the stress is too much to handle.

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  • Anything closer than that might be asking for trouble.

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  • While your son may be agonizing over asking for that first date, he is often too distracted to realize it may be her first date as well.

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  • The reason I'm asking for help is because this has happened before and can't take being rejected by her; she's the girl of my dreams and every time I see her I want to talk to her but can never think of what to say.

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  • We'll just have to wait to see how things play out in court, but lawyers are asking for triple damages for each member who joins the suit.

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  • The kids in the marching band have just finished asking for donations on tag day.

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  • An opening prayer might involve asking for a smooth ceremony and that God will oversee festivities.

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  • Whatever the future holds, a special prayer asking for God's guidance can help offer comfort and peace to graduates.

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  • Typically, most couples find their Orlando limousine rentals by asking for referrals from recently married friends, family, or acquaintances.

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  • If you have friends, family, or acquaintances who have gotten married recently, you can start your search for a Houston limousine rental by asking for referrals.

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  • Use word-of-mouth to spread the idea of cash as a gift, instead of printing a silly and blatant poem on the wedding shower invitations asking for money.

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  • Many couples may feel uneasy about asking for gifts.

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  • You may want to begin by asking for recommendations from friends, family, teachers, school counselors, members at your place of worship, your insurance carrier or someone you know who has been in treatment.

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  • No matter where you choose a treatment center, recognize that asking for help does not make a person weak; it is actually a sign of strength.

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  • She's asking for a lump payment of $245,000 to pay for the legal fees for her other case against Jackson - the child custody battle that has been raging since 2003.

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  • Originally, she was asking for $20,000 a month, but ended up with $55,000 and Nas has to pony up for her lawyer's bill as well.

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  • They are asking for a million dollars in damages.

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  • Out here, in the real world, many people would wonder if Bristol Palin asking for almost $24,000 a year in child support is about need or greed.

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  • Palin petitioned the court for back child support as well as asking for nearly two thousand dollars per month.

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  • Do some price comparisons on websites that allow you to view products side-by-side, asking for your young man's input, and make the choice that best fits his tastes.

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  • Contrary to popular belief, there's no shame in asking for help.

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  • You can also build up your account by saving any money you receive as gifts,and even asking for money for your college savings in lieu of gifts.

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  • Similarly, children may approach you at various venues to use your camera and take pictures, only asking for donations after the snaps are taken.

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  • Don't send in a blanket application asking for "anything that's open."

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  • If you're giving free puppies away, consider asking for a small fee instead, just to weed out the less than serious.

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  • You may also consider asking for references.

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  • If, after you've gone home and tried the knot several times and are not quite managing it, don't feel awkward about returning to the shop and asking for another lesson.

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  • A good son or daughter will know intuitively that causing a parent to break a bone is not a prank at all; it's only asking for consequences.

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  • If you are interested in Costco eyeglasses, consider going to their counter in the store and asking for more information about current deals and promotions.

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  • It wasn't long after Wind Waker was released that enthusiasts started asking for a new Zelda game for GameCube.

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  • In a somewhat unsettling move, Blanca travels from village to village on the Wi-Fi network, stopping at each place and asking for the player to draw her a new face.

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  • Making a successful swap gains you some time; asking for a hint costs you time.

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  • Any first person shooter who doesn't use the configuration set up for the Xbox by Halo is asking for failure.

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  • Making products designed for avid gamers but marketing them to people who think a PlayStation is a sex toy is just asking for failure.

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  • To do this, you can try calling your chosen wireless service provider (usually by dialing 611 from your cellular phone) and asking for customer service.

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  • Parents can enhance teenagers' self-esteem by asking for their help or advice and listening to their opinions.

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  • Although comparison shopping for funeral services is uncommon, most industry experts suggest visiting at least three funeral homes and asking for a price listing.

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  • If you wish to be successful in your career, or if you need courage when asking for a promotion, a koi symbol will imbue you with the fish's positive attributes.

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  • Those who need research from that location can ask for help; those who are asking for help sign up to help someone in the future.

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  • You may browse among the boards for free, or post a query asking for help.

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  • When asking for a stylist's advice, be sure to answer their questions thoroughly and honestly for a frank evaluation.

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  • You can play something like "Multiplication Go Fish" where instead of asking for a certain number of card, you ask for a multiplication problem that would yield that number.

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  • There have also been reports of scammers placing help wanted advertisements in local newspapers, asking candidates to send in resumes, and then following up with phone calls asking for money to be wired to pay for a deposit on uniforms.

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  • Legitimate employers do not send out unsolicited emails requesting application fees or asking for personal and financial information.

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  • There's no reason to pay for listings that are available for free elsewhere, and it's very possible that sites asking for money have fraudulent intentions.

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  • The application is a detailed document, asking for a wide variety of information.

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  • Looking for the best deal for mortgage rates can save you money; asking for a "no-obligation" quote from various institutions allows you to be able to compare rates to find your best deal.

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  • Find out the value of your home by using an online source like Zillow, or by contacting a local real estate professional and asking for a market value estimate.

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  • Federal guidelines dictate that you need to request leave at least 30 days prior to taking your actual leave, but asking for leave about 2-3 months before is a good goal.

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  • At kickoff parties where the calendars are released and distributed, guys can show their support and admiration by asking for autographs.

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  • Learning how to avoid the sort of jobs that would pressure you into doing something you don't want to do is a key part of working your way up in the business, and don't be shy about asking for plenty of assistance and advice.

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  • The appeal of the toys is universal, with just as many boys asking for them as girls.

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  • Perhaps your child has been asking for a pet, and you just aren't ready for the responsibility, or you have a friend or family member in your life who loves cats.

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  • Most are affordable enough for gift giving on a budget, and with the extensively themed collections, your kids will love asking for one on every special occasion until their stash is complete.

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  • One of the most popular variations of Go Fish is asking for a specific card, such as the seven of diamonds or the nine of clubs, rather than a rank.

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  • You will also be able to look at samples of thank you letters and letters asking for donations.

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  • Going to different neighborhoods, have the different teams "compete" against each other to see who can raise the most money just by knocking on doors and asking for pocket change.

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  • Practice safe internet practices when visiting this and any other websites asking for such things.

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  • Your opening statement should introduce who you are, your goals as an organization, and what specifically you are asking for.

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  • A letter can be the first step in asking for a donation and can be less forward than asking in person.

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  • The introduction should introduce who you are and what you asking for.

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  • If asking for a monetary donation, be sure to include a return envelope.

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  • Looking at a letter showing how to request a donation can help you effectively create a document for the purpose of asking for funds or other items that you need.

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  • When you're looking for examples of letters asking for donations, the Internet can be a great resource.

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  • You also want to be on the lookout for examples of letters asking for donations with greetings and introduction/conclusion ideas that are related to what you are trying to achieve.

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  • Since many businesses and even individuals will receive multiple letters asking for donations throughout the year, you need to make yours stand out.

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  • From simply asking for donations to offering some sort of good/service in exchange for a contribution, letters are regularly mailed out to congregants in many churches.

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  • If you follow the application guidelines for the grant and include all details that they are asking for then you are one step closer to getting your project funded.

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  • When selling a product or asking for a donation for your softball team, wear a team jersey or something that will identify you as part of the team.

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  • Be sure to be courteous and pleasant when asking for a potential donation.

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  • Refer to an example letter for inspiration for wording and to give you an idea of what to include when asking for a donation.

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  • This introduction can be set up as a question related to the reason you are asking for funding, but it should also give a description of what your organization does.

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  • Sometimes a charity will advertise on the radio or send out a mailer asking for people to donate cars.

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  • Whether is a letter sent to local businesses asking for a donated item for the event or for support of a fundraiser, a letter is a great way to introduce the event as well as ask for support at the same time.

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  • Once you have decided on the type of fundraiser you are planning on holding, send letters out as soon as possible to local businesses asking for donations of either items or money.

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  • You may want to participate in existing program or create your own contacting area businesses and asking for support.

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  • Kids who love to draw are asking for the Fisher Price Spark Art Easel.

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  • They'll have Daisy Duke asking for shopping advice.

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  • Don't feel shy about asking for help - this is a friendly and supportive community and they are more than happy to help you create your perfect costume.

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  • Many people, however, feel that asking for help is an acknowledgement of a poor relationship, but nothing could be further from the truth.

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  • Finally, the confidential tally sheets save both men and women the embarrassment of asking for a date from someone who isn't interested.

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  • Once you have been involved in the chat room long enough, asking for someone's e-mail address or instant message ID will not be intrusive to them.

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  • Therefore, I am going to assume you're asking for help with deciding what to do.

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  • However, it's often the case that the partner doesn't realize that things are as bad as that, and they may try to talk you out of it, asking for "one more chance" or some other recourse.

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  • I am sick and tired of you asking for money, while you walk around in your $1500 Gucci boots.

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  • Asking someone to spend the rest of their lives in a committed, monogamous relationship is no lighthearted matter, and the individual asking the critical question should fully understand just what they're asking for.

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  • This can involve going down onto bended knee and asking for your partner's hand in marriage.

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  • If this happens, you are just asking for hurt feelings.

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  • You can find a jewelry artist by asking for recommendations for area jewelers or a local college.

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  • Remember that when you send a piece to an editor, you are basically asking for a job writing for that publication.

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  • If it is a large job, consider asking for a substantial deposit with the remainder due upon completion.

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  • Many experienced freelance writers suggest asking for 50% of your fee upfront with the other 50% due upon completion of the project.

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  • For example, if you have an interest in photography, you may find an assignment asking for an explanation of the differences between digital and film lens focal lengths.

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  • Problems will arise when your little girl is asking for a specific Hannah Montana backpack model, particularly the one worn by her peers.

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  • You could be asking for a lot of trouble acclimating these two animals to live together, and you may never achieve more than an uneasy truce.

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  • There is no shame in asking for help; the shame is in not asking.

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  • Is your daughter asking for Bratz dolls?

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  • When your child reaches a certain age, she may begin asking for an animal to call her own.

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  • Not to mention the anticipation of the lead actors of Twilight asking for a raise.

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  • It is also a good idea to get in the habit of asking for coupons and samples when you visit your veterinarian's office.

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  • As you can see, the process of getting a Japanese tattoo is a bit more involved than just walking into a shop and asking for one.

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  • Whether you are asking for information about finding a certain place, where the bathroom is, or which side of the Seine the Louvre is on, it is never appropriate to use the tu form.

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  • Finally, don't be shy about asking for a discount.

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  • The child may start dragging you along and place your hand on things instead of just asking for them.

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  • It is imperative you do not apologize for asking for a request.

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  • It may also be a request, asking for information or resources about potential positions.

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  • They may have limited employment experience, and asking for a personal reference is a good way to show a prospective employer that they would make a good employee.

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  • Typically, you should use the common business letter of request when asking for help, information or assistance from a business, organization or individual.

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  • Whether you're asking for a job interview, a raise or a promotion, formal letters written to request something usually follow a specific outline.

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  • Luckily, most restaurants do have a selection of healthy choices on the menu and you can typically make them even healthier by asking for the right substitutions.

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  • With that in mind, it's obvious using dinnerware as guides to serving sizes and food portions is asking for trouble.

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  • With this in mind, it should be obvious that deliberately putting extra stress on an already injury-prone joint -- especially for a wrestler -- week after week is asking for trouble.

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  • Fitness participants were asking for aerobic workouts that provided less impact, but maintained the level of intensity.

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  • If you can't quite get out anything but that one word--at least the person will understand that you're asking for where to go!

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  • You would do well to memorize how to say thank you and please when asking for something at a restaurant.

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  • Whether you are asking for information about finding a certain place, where the bathroom is or which side of the Seine the Louvre is on, it is never appropriate to use 'tu'.

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  • Please email me or leave a comment on the article asking your question and asking for an extension if it is at deadline.

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  • When asking for a quote, keep in mind that term life insurance has several different forms.

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  • When asking for a quote or filling out an application, you should be as honest as possible.

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  • Once you have this information, you're ready to start calling around and asking for quotes.

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  • Before you start asking for quotes for your major medical coverage, first consider how much you can afford to pay for your health insurance.

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  • These examples reflect the importance of asking for credentials at the very start of conversations with a broker.

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  • By asking for credentials and trusting your instincts, you'll find a broker that will get you the very best deal on California car insurance.

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  • If coverage is available in your AAA region, start by asking for a quote.

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  • When asking for a quote, include a request for flood insurance coverage for your beach condo.

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  • Shop online for men's briefs and save yourself the bother of asking for satin ones at every shop.

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  • In each CD you sell, include a self addressed postcard asking for name, address, and email address that people can mail back to you - then add these people to your mailing list.

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  • Hosts should leave additional time to contact guests by telephone, asking for their response, and overestimating guests is a way to compensate for individuals who do not respond but still attend the party.

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  • Companies often have specials for weddings, bachelorette parties and other special events that might get you a better deal than just asking for a limousine bus for a certain time on a certain day.

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  • You can do this by asking for a free test run of your limo of choice.

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  • In keeping with Irish and English traditions, people dressed up in costumes and went door-to-door asking for food or money.

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  • Gosselin is asking for a settlement of $5 million and release from the contract.

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  • You can begin your search by asking for referrals from family, friends, and your doctor.

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  • If a person or site is asking for information--or even worse, money--ask why they are doing this.

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  • The next page seems a little redundant after the first, asking for your display name.

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  • If you'd like to receive a printed catalog, complete the online catalog request form, being sure to specify that you are asking for the "medical scrubs" version.

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  • Some colored long lab coats are made to order, so be sure to read the return policy before placing an order, even if you aren't asking for embroidery or anything so personalized.

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  • In fact, if the site is asking for anything beyond an e-mail address (unless you're springing for a customized product,) be wary.

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  • This may be as simple as asking for attribution, specifying non-commercial use, or something else.

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  • As their business grew, clients kept asking for more and more website assistance, so Edit.com CEO Steve Grushcow listened to the marketplace and starting to offer website conversion services.

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  • Then, our clients started asking for more things, so we turned into a maintenance provider.

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  • Sure, 'til someone snatches that whip out of your hand and gives you the spankin' you've been asking for.

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  • He was asking for a favor, one Darkyn would discover within seconds of her returning to Hell.

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  • While Cynthia took her shower, Dean made a few phone calls, asking for Ms. Dawkins, but after a dozen tries, he came up empty.

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  • The driver said nothing the rest of the way and dropped them off in front of her apartment complex without asking for directions.

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  • Fever laid hold of him, and he died somewhat suddenly on the 31st of July 1556, without receiving or asking for the last sacraments.

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