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The phrase "asked for directions" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when referring to someone requesting guidance on how to reach a specific location.
Example: "When I got lost in the city, I asked for directions at a nearby gas station."
Alternatives: "requested directions" or "sought directions."
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I asked for directions.
They asked for directions.
People stopped him and asked for directions.
He braced himself and asked for directions to Strawberry Fields.
A Brazilian woman asked for directions to "the memorial".
They asked for directions to an exhibition hall.
They asked for directions and were misdirected by other riders.
Mr. Rahman said he often helped passers-by who asked for directions.
Two of the Israelis got out of the car and asked for directions to Tel Aviv.
An old Yankee is asked for directions, whereupon he replies, "You can't get there from here".
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Salceda went to the City Council and asked for direction.
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