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The phrase "a request for less" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when asking someone to reduce the amount of something, whether it's information, resources, or effort.
Example: "In our meeting, I made a request for less detail in the reports to streamline our discussions."
Alternatives: "a plea for reduction" or "a demand for fewer".
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"City residents have really embraced the program," Mr. Fenty said, adding that a request for less service was rare.
The Office of General Services was the only agency to present a capital spending plan with firm numbers yesterday, and that included a request for less money than it received for the 2000-01 fiscal year, officials said.
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The request for less than an acre of land in the borough's largest park would seem simple enough.
And one says limousines may not accept a request for a ride that is made less than 30 minutes in advance, which would impede Uber's primary business model of connecting luxury car drivers with passengers immediately.
Kilpatrick's attorneys also countered with a request for 15 years in prison or less, which is more common for public corruption cases involving government officials sentenced in the past decade.
Less than half the 22 Russell Group universities Education Guardian contacted responded to a request for information on their Clearing plans.
Frisk declined a request for an interview.
A request for a photo was declined.
He declined a request for an interview.
(Mr. Mitchell declined a request for comment).
The National Basketball Players Association declined a request for comment.
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