Example Sentences

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Antitrust officials said they were requesting the competition directorate to open proceedings against the companies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026

Sasson: Isn’t it true you were requesting AWS access?

From Slate • Oct. 30, 2023

Swinomish leaders were requesting compensation for the damages done to habitat and treaty rights by building the jetty and dredging Swinomish Channel.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 2, 2023

Joeli Brearley, director of Pregnant then Screwed, said elective Caesarean rates increased from 15% to 24%: "Women were requesting severe surgery simply so their partner could be there."

From BBC • Jul. 26, 2022

When the magistrate informed the regent what we were requesting, the regent exploded.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela