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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Johnson’s office did not reply to an email requesting comment.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 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
The training course was meant to be six months, but after eight weeks I received a telegram from the ANC urgently requesting that I return home.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
