The phrase "ask for spending" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when requesting information or approval regarding expenditures or budget allocations.
Example: "During the meeting, I will ask for spending on the new marketing campaign."
Alternatives: "request funding" or "inquire about expenses".
At a school here, Mr. Bush said he would ask for spending increases in the next fiscal year, which starts Oct. 1, for three specific areas: Title I, which provides money to schools in low-income areas; reading initiatives; and special education.
Humbled, he had to go to his dad and ask for spending money.
What was the rationale, our friends asked, for spending a week in the Czech Republic followed by 10 days in Greece and four in Paris?
BBC London also asked for spending cuts figures from the 32 boroughs, of which 22 responded.
According to earlier reports, Pinterest has been asking for spending commitments from between $1 million and $2 million from its advertising partners, and has been looking to price CPMs between $30 and $40, said AdAge.
Democrats in the Legislature have also asked for spending cuts and attrition, but not layoffs, in the Police Department.
Do you: A) Calmly ask for assistance, spend some time at the Genius Bar, and most likely walk away with your questions answered?
A) Calmly ask for assistance, spend some time at the Genius Bar, and most likely walk away with your questions answered?
Managers have been known to ask for lower spending limits in the hope of making planned returns only to have their requests rejected.
Under the plan, he will ask for Federal spending of $1.125 billion for the year starting next Oct. 1, up from $975 million this year.
The utility will ask for permission to spend about $500 million to convert the plant, a spokesman, Paul Knopick, said.
