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The phrase "asked up for" is not correct and does not appear to be usable in written English.
It seems to be a misconstruction and lacks clarity in meaning.
Example: "I was asked up for a favor, but I wasn't sure how to respond."
Alternatives: "requested for" or "called upon for".
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Due to an administrative error, I was asked up for my interview at Emmanuel College on the geography candidates' day.
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