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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a word please" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when requesting someone to provide a brief comment or statement, often in a polite manner.
Example: "If you have a moment, could you give me a word please about your thoughts on the project?"
Alternatives: "a comment please" or "a quick word please".
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A word, please".
Have a word please.
A Word, Please: Do you smell bad or badly?
A Word, Please: Are initials in parentheses really necessary?
A Word, Please: OMG! Kids are ruining language!
I certainly do not think that "A Word, Please" is ridiculous.
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Adam Roberts on Twitter: Reporter: "Gordon, can we have a quick word please?" Gordon Strachan: ".....velocity" (walks off).
When the tape started rolling, he cried out the word "Please" with an immensity of feeling that might, more conventionally, have been reserved for a song's climax.
Eva had never communicated with me in a full sentence before; this one even included the word please.
A higher percentage of retweets are found to contain the word " please " than not! " than not!
Never give orders (even with the word please).
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Since I tried Ludwig back in 2017, I have been constantly using it in both editing and translation. Ever since, I suggest it to my translators at ProSciEditing.

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