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The phrase "asks for sympathy" is correct and usable in written English
It can be used when describing someone who is seeking compassion or understanding from others regarding their situation or feelings. Example: "In her speech, she asks for sympathy from the audience, sharing her struggles and challenges."
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Kurland never asks for sympathy or pity.
Underground Man never asks for sympathy, but often looks for empathy.
When she sits to tell Molly's story, she asks for sympathy with every gesture, of which there are too many.
The film is a tender, clear-sighted salute to unsung heroes and also-rans although, crucially, Isaac's sombre, scratchy performance never asks for sympathy.
Neither the actor nor his character asks for sympathy, as the homeless New Yorker George reveals little of his past or inner life.
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Not that he is asking for sympathy.
"We are not asking for sympathy".
I am not asking for sympathy.
Rather, he seemed to be asking for sympathy.
We did not ask for sympathy or empathy.
"I am not asking for sympathy," he said.
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