Example Sentences

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“Instead of using PTO, because he doesn’t have any, he has been requesting sick days. There is some friction involved. It’s a lot of jumping through hoops.”

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Ms Graham said disruption at the port was "not necessary" and bosses "just need to pay the 10%" increase in wages that the union has been requesting for workers.

From BBC • Aug. 24, 2022

Turkey said that it has been requesting the extradition of Kurdish militants and other suspects since 2017, but hasn’t received a positive response from Stockholm.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022

Malvo’s legal representation has been requesting a new sentencing hearing for years.

From Washington Times • Feb. 9, 2022

Inskeep has been requesting one regularly since then.

From Washington Post • Jan. 14, 2022