request
noun
the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
requesting
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present participleof request.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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Late last week, Bogen sent a letter to CDC Director Erica Schwartz requesting that the state’s deaths be counted and demanding answers on how the agency is tracking measles fatalities.
From Salon ● Oct. 24, 2026
A soft credit check is a legitimate way for a potential lender to assess your eligibility, but that doesn’t mean the third party requesting it is a legitimate lender.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 19, 2026
The leaders of the A.I. industries are extremely unpopular and make bad messengers for requesting this sort of access.
From Slate ● Oct. 14, 2026
Klitschko filed a petition in a Los Angeles County court on Sept. 24, requesting that he be allowed to act as Kaya’s representative.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
We stand still like trees—no talking, no looking at one another, no asking questions, no requesting water or trips to the bathroom, no sitting or squatting.
From "Tasting the Sky" by Ibtisam Barakat
