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Meanings of asking in inglés

portugués
petição
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petició
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instancia

The verbal act of requesting.

instancia

Interrogatory.

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Examples for "request"
1
I don't believe it is possible; however, I shall oblige his request.
The evolutionary void
2
People asked many questions, interrupting often to discuss and request more information.
The Shelters of Stone
3
Western diplomats said that major Western powers found the Iranian request unacceptable.
Reuters
4
However, companies would not be able to request its services, he added.
Reuters
5
Putin, however, said he had recently received a request signed by Khodorkovsky.
The Guardian
Usage of asking in inglés
1
We weren't asking that United State Supreme Court decide State Law issues.
The new yorker
2
Today everyone was asking the same question: What's happened to the power?
Artemis Fowl: The Eternity Code
3
She says: 'I think culture can change opinions by asking new questions.
The Guardian
4
Avoid asking when there's a notable market or industry downturn, for example.
News.com.au
5
Tyacke left the cabin without asking another question; there was no need.
Sword of Honour
6
First-world Europe is reduced to asking the IMF and China for help.
Reuters
7
She pretty much knew, without asking, the answer to that second question.
Gutshot straight
8
The answer may depend on who funds the research asking the question.
Reuters
9
Liz is asking the really tough questions that we need to ask.
The Guardian
10
Journalists have also been criticised for asking the same question several times.
Radio NZ
11
A colleague later said to me: He just kept asking and asking.
The last lecture
12
Then let's start with why 'people' would come out here asking questions.
The bourne ultimatum
13
Getting help to support our parents meant asking for help from others.
News.com.au
14
In emergency room departments, providers will perhaps start asking routinely about violence.
Feminist dot com
15
Police are asking anyone with information about this car to come forward.
Radio NZ
16
He did not respond to a text message asking the same question.
The Guardian
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Asking across language varieties
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Common
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Common
Canada
Common
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