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Discover LudwigThe phrase "ask for explaining" is not correct in standard written English.
A more appropriate usage would be "ask for an explanation."
Example: "If you don't understand the concept, don't hesitate to ask for an explanation."
Alternatives: "request clarification" or "seek an explanation."
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"We don't ask for revenge," explained Mamadou Maladho Diallo, a staff member of the organization.
"Our digital strategy evolves based on what young people ask for," Hillier explains, "but a digital conversation required a different skills set.
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"We analyze everything we see…by doing that, we find these unknown things you didn't know to ask for," Spivack explains.
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