Sentence examples for asking favors from inspiring English sources

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The phrase "asking favors" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when requesting assistance or help from someone.
Example: "I feel uncomfortable asking favors from my colleagues, but I really need their support on this project."
Alternatives: "requesting help" or "seeking assistance".

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He made the documentary for $10,000, asking favors of editors and producers who worked free.

Mr. Martins da Cruz, who denied asking favors for his daughter, said he was stepping down because he could not "accept more insults and dishonor" to his family.

This came from discussing anything from first jobs as a teenager to asking favors from parents or friends.

Find a friend who you are close to and feel comfortable asking favors from.

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Or too proud to ask favors.

Now he goes into the dining room, and the Rothschilds call him up to ask favors".

You asked favors of them: please give this, protect me from that.

"But I'd rather pay a fee than have to ask favors".

They are used to people coming to them to ask favors.

People get uncomfortable being asked favors twice, and change their answer.

You can find out information, ask favors, maybe even find a friend.

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