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The phrase "ask for a comment" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when you want to request someone's opinion or feedback on a specific topic or issue.
Example: "During the meeting, I will ask for a comment from each team member regarding the new project proposal."
Alternatives: "request feedback" or "solicit a response".
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I never communicated with the Clinton campaign around this story except to ask for a comment on Monday afternoon, as Politico explained.
When The IoS knocked on Mr Kasir's door to ask for a comment about the new investigation, someone at the property responded: "You journalists are making a big fuss out of nothing.
She said: "One of the first things I did as an editor was ensure our newsroom had a dedicated female source book, so there was no excuse not to ask for a comment from a woman in finance or politics or health".
A couple of weeks ago I apologized to the CEO of AdMeld for writing about their acquisition without even contacting him to let him know beforehand or ask for a comment.
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We have an e-mail out to the company asking for a comment.
The government and GCHQ were asked for a comment a fortnight ago, but they also declined.
I'm only asking for a comment.
I asked for a comment from Dr. Trenberth.
So on Friday I tweeted her, asking for a comment on the Bradford turmoil.
A call to his Senate office asking for a comment was not returned.
Asked for a comment, he could think of nothing to say.
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