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Discover LudwigThe phrase "asks not to" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when someone is requesting that another person refrain from doing something.
Example: "She asks not to be disturbed during her meeting."
Alternatives: "requests not to" or "wishes not to".
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Tellingly, he asks not to be quoted to his daughter.
My emailing source asks not to be identified.
David Butwin asks: "Not to be picayunish, but why not: handful has been recorded, no?
I look for a suitable candidate, and find a woman who asks not to be named.
A young, welcoming therapist – who asks not to be named – shows me into Room 1.
"Comedy is radioactive," says another respected TV producer, who asks not to be named.
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The officer asked not to be identified.
A second was asked not to.
(She has asked not to be named).
"I asked not to play!
He asked not to be identified.
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