Sentence examples for asked not because from inspiring English sources

As I mentioned on MSNBC's The Dylan Ratigan Show, shortly after the Herman Cain harassment story broke, the first question I asked a fellow writer is, "Do we know the race of the accusers?" I asked not because I care, but because I knew that some voters would -- namely many of the voters Mr. Cain needed to win a GOP primary.

I ask not because I believe – as Animal Aid does – that grey squirrels are harmless.

I ask not because I support such a move, but whether, having been burned by the Taliban over talks in the past, the U.S. would consider such a thing.

The source asked not to be named because Ms. Perdue has not announced her decision.

The person asked not to be identified because the objections had not been formally announced.

He asked not to be named because his family did not know his plans.

He asked not to be named because his agency had not authorized him to speak.

He asked not to be identified because he was not supposed to speak to the media.

The executive asked not to be identified because of the negotiations.

The official asked not to be named because the talks were meant to be private.

The official asked not to be identified because of the delicacy of the matter.