How to Use request in a Sentence

request

1 of 2 noun
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Synonyms for requestnext
  • Troops were sent at the request of our allies.
  • This next song is a request from one of our listeners.
  • She filed a formal request for more information.
  • They made a request to begin work immediately.
  • At your request, I am enclosing a full refund of your payment.
  • The lawyers asked the judge to rule on the request by 7 p.m. Wednesday.
    — Houston Chronicle, 31 Oct. 2017
  • In March, the judge denied the bank’s request for a trustee to take over.
    — Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, 11 June 2019
  • The case was later dropped at the request of the woman.
    — Emilie Eaton, ExpressNews.com, 3 July 2020
  • The sales agent can see the status of his request in the meantime.
    — Alexander Guedez, Forbes, 1 Sep. 2021
  • Their request for leave to amend was denied, and the case was closed.
    — Evan Minsker, Pitchfork, 22 Nov. 2023
  • Pick up the programs at the end of the show if that’s what the house manager requests.
    — Joanne Kaufman, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2018
  • The message's poor grammar and request to text the agent are both red flags.
    — Tanya Wildt, Detroit Free Press, 21 Dec. 2022
  • The White House did not respond to a request for comment.
    — Tal Kopan, CNN, 4 Apr. 2018
  • Thomas had told the plaintiffs to respond to the state’s request by today.
    — Mike Cason | McAson@al.com, al, 2 July 2020
  • The person who made the post did not reply to a request for comment.
    — Katie Landeck, USA TODAY, 22 Aug. 2020
  • As part of the request, Shane's asking for sole custody of their son.
    — Taylor Mead, House Beautiful, 11 July 2018
  • Of course, all these requests take longer to fulfill when there is no help!
    — cleveland.com, 16 Sep. 2019
  • Ask her to play the next song, or make a specific request.
    — NBC News, 26 Dec. 2017
  • My request had nothing to do with what song should be up next.
    — Faylita Hicks, Longreads, 2 Apr. 2020
  • This isn't the first time Trump has ignored the artist's request to not play his music at events.
    — Rasha Ali, USA TODAY, 5 July 2020
  • Lawyers for the men did not respond to ABC News' request for comment.
    — Luke Barr, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2023
  • The first was in Colorado, where a judge nixed Trump’s request to move the case to federal court.
    — Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Chick-fil-A did not respond to a request for comment on the measure.
    — Kate Gibson, CBS News, 28 Dec. 2023
  • Albán did not respond to a request for comment by The Post.
    — Arturo Torres, Washington Post, 13 Jan. 2024
  • The user who shared the photo did not respond to a request for comment.
    — Rick Rouan, USA TODAY, 7 July 2021
  • Swack became angry when the man declined his request and left the home.
    — Carol Robinson | Crobinson@al.com, al, 3 Sep. 2021
  • Jones’s lawyer did not respond to a request for comment.
    — Brian Barrett, Wired, 19 Mar. 2021
  • The city doesn’t track why staff request bereavement leave.
    — oregonlive, 3 July 2020
  • The city had tried to prevent the concert at the request of the Jewish community.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 27 May 2023
  • Her last request was not to be buried beside her beloved husband, but to be buried on top of him, joined once again.
    — India Hicks, Town & Country, 29 June 2017
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request

2 of 2 verb
  • Gentlemen are requested to wear a jacket and tie.
  • The governor will request that the legislature raise taxes.
  • Buyers in the know could request it to get a track-ready ‘Vette.
    — Tribune News Service, cleveland, 6 Nov. 2021
  • The city responded to the records request the same day it was made.
    — Laura A. Bischoff, The Enquirer, 21 Apr. 2022
  • But then, the budtenders and the consumers come in and request it.
    — Lindsey Bartlett, Forbes, 10 Nov. 2022
  • Altholz plans to request a hearing in the case for 2022.
    — Kate Morrissey, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 Dec. 2021
  • Because the run looked clean, the judges did not request a replay.
    — Michelle Bruton, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
  • The shopper calls the store to make the purchase and request curbside pickup.
    — Susan Tompor, Detroit Free Press, 21 Nov. 2020
  • By the end of the day, D’Elia had requested nude photographs; Wollfe obliged.
    — Cheyenne Roundtree, Rolling Stone, 16 May 2023
  • Sirens are heard in the background as responders at the scene request more help.
    — Thomas Peipert, Star Tribune, 10 May 2021
  • Pollack and Streisand requested one more week to try to change his mind.
    — Jaden Thompson, Variety, 7 Oct. 2023
  • Trustees can also request drug testing from those in the trust at any time.
    — Hilary Weaver, Vanities, 21 Dec. 2017
  • Caregivers trained their parrots to ring a bell to request a video call.
    — Kyle Melnick, Washington Post, 27 Apr. 2023
  • The city has not fulfilled that public records request.
    — Eric Heisig, cleveland, 1 July 2021
  • Those who request a prayer can get it, in private, off to one side with one of the volunteers.
    — Tim Funk, charlotteobserver, 19 Oct. 2017
  • But now, Yellow Cab also has a app to request a pick-up.
    — John Tuohy, Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2018
  • In an email, Ramos said the department does make the footage available through an open records request.
    — Emilie Eaton, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Dec. 2017
  • If a problem arises, the family or the guest can request that a change be made.
    — jsonline.com, 31 Aug. 2021
  • Find the deadlines to register to vote and request mail-in ballots for your state here.
    — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 6 Oct. 2020
  • Dages invoked his right to request the appeals hearing be closed to the public, the city said.
    — David Hernandez, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Dec. 2020
  • Volunteers call the shelter a few days in advance to request a dog for a lunch date.
    — Jennifer Shapiro-Sacks, sun-sentinel.com, 13 June 2019
  • The aide requested anonymity to speak about the senator’s health.
    — Mary Clare Jalonick, Chicago Tribune, 26 July 2023
  • When Kearney asked about the penalty, Harris requested more time to pay the fine.
    — I.c. Murrell, Arkansas Online, 14 June 2023
  • Refunds will be given to those who request them, Ross’s email said.
    — Matthew J. Palm, orlandosentinel.com, 4 Oct. 2021
  • The others did not request a mail ballot but could vote in person.
    — Jonathan J. Cooper, ajc, 19 Oct. 2022
  • The center provides free fentanyl test strips to those who request them.
    — Karen Garciastaff Writer, Los Angeles Times, 16 May 2022
  • Ubers are available, but there’s not a lot of them, so expect a wait when requesting a ride.
    — Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 8 Nov. 2023
  • Topped with melty cheese, this unique take on lasagna will be requested on repeat.
    — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2023
  • And there's a workaround, of sorts: requesting the desktop version of a site.
    — Justin Pot, WIRED, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Kline did not respond to request for comment via email.
    — Washington Post, 21 Oct. 2021

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