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send for

Idioms  
  1. Summon someone, request that someone come, as in She sent for all the children when their father lay dying . [Late 1500s]

  2. Order a delivery of something, as in The king sent for a bottle of wine . Also see send away , def. 2; send out , def. 2.


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And every once in a while, we send for a goodie box from Zabar’s in New York.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 23, 2024

Sign up for Capitol Letters, a newsletter we send for every day of the legislative session.

From Seattle Times Jan. 16, 2024

It was the norm, 'your dad is going to send for you', that's the phrase they used.

From BBC Jun. 20, 2023

According to reports, Mr. Musk asked his executives to send him a hiring list every week and to “think carefully” about whom they send for his approval.

From Washington Times May 16, 2023

“Shall I send for a technician to operate it?”

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman

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