Sentence examples for ask for a figure from inspiring English sources

The phrase "ask for a figure" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when requesting a specific numerical value or statistic, often in contexts like finance, data analysis, or reporting.
Example: "During the meeting, I will ask for a figure regarding our quarterly sales performance."
Alternatives: "request a number" or "inquire about a statistic".

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I promised myself I'd ask for a figure at the top end of the range, but when it came to it I found myself asking for only £1,000 more than their lowest figure.

When demanding money to unlock a victim's data, cybercriminals are now more likely to simply ask for a figure in US dollars, or a local currency, than specify a sum of bitcoin.

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I asked for a figure, and they came up with a just figure".

Asked for a figure, the Treasury and the Department for Work and Pensions told the Guardian that they neither confirm nor deny that they held such information.

He said many fans had asked for a figure of her to be included at the venue, commenting: "That's just wonderful".

Thomas is asking for a figure of around $65,000 for the site.

The EU isn't asking for a figure to be agreed - but for a guarantee within the negotiating process, probably in writing, that "honouring commitments" means "all commitments". The UK position, on the other hand, is that the prime minister made a substantial gesture in her Florence speech, and it is in no position to move further unless it gets something in return.

You don't ask for a government name from a figure like that.

So you have to ask for a "schedule" to figure out what's going on here.

There's no central planning committee, no permit with the city, and not even an official website, so there's no obvious person to ask for a prediction or a figure.

So to figure out "how" to ask for a license, you should start by figuring out exactly what rights you need.

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