"What it appears to be is an attempt to save face with the government, which is asking for help,".

VOA: standard.2009.12.03

The poet is asking for help with the composition of the poem.

诗人用创作诗歌来请求帮助。

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He called it "the height of irresponsibility" at a time when they were asking taxpayers for help.

VOA: special.2009.01.31

Authorities also released the recording of the emergency phone call of an unidentified caller asking for medical help.

VOA: standard.2009.06.26

"We are not asking for a bailout." "We are not asking for financial help from anyone.

VOA: standard.2010.03.11