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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“Now, more and more overseas patients are requesting consultations with us.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 7, 2026
Last week European football's governing body filed legal papers in the US requesting disclosure of evidence and documents from Fifa as part of potential criminal claims in Switzerland.
From BBC ● Sep. 3, 2026
Several deportees have already returned to their home countries after requesting voluntary repatriation to reunite with their families, the government previously said.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Hyde Lane is requesting Netflix and Netflix Studios be held liable for infringement, although no specified amount was listed in the suit.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2026
On descending, I discovered a police constable standing there with Miss Kenton, requesting that I verify the tatter's identity.
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
