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The phrase "asks for time" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when someone is requesting a period to think, reflect, or delay an action.
Example: "During the meeting, she asks for time to consider the proposal before making a decision."
Alternatives: "requests a moment" or "seeks additional time".
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She asks for time to process the truth; he is grateful for her forgiveness and fortitude.
"When the White House asks for time, it is because it's paramount.
Our governments have become the man in the joke who, when confronted by a highwayman with the usual demand of "your money or your life", asks for time to think about it.
When someone asks for time to develop a new idea, be reasonably generous.
Pembleton asks for time to consider it, and the duo ask him not to mention the offer to Gee.
In the face of this advice, she does not reject Gilmore outright, but asks for time to consider.
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Ask for time off.
Smiley had asked for time to think.
So Garban and Surma asked for time alone.
The family now ask for time to grieve in private".
Chamberlain repeatedly asked for time to chase away the bugs.
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