request
noun
the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition.
have requested
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present perfectof request.present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Health insurers have requested a 15% increase for 2027, according to KFF.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 10, 2026
ABC and Disney have requested a "speedy hearing" from the court and a temporary restraining order.
From BBC ● Aug. 18, 2026
Customers have requested to have expert AI engineers work directly with their teams, according to Amazon.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 30, 2026
In The Gambia, authorities have requested a 20 percent augmentation of their existing $172 million program, Kozack said, with a six-month extension and rephasing of access also in the cards.
From Barron's ● Jun. 4, 2026
He said, “Are you aware, General, that there are officers on my staff who have requested your court-martial?”
From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara
