But the military never asked the company to do so, he said.

Better yet, follow my example and have your mother ask the local company.

We asked the company to explain what was going on in your case.

We may ask the company to stop making them; it probably won't.

"If you ask companies, many say they are unable to cover the cost."

The city would ask companies and organizations to contribute the money.

I asked the company how many jobs the Kerry plan would save.

It is asking private companies for their proposals to use the money to build them.

I asked the company for examples of students who became wealthy thanks to what they learned.

But he was asked about a change the company made in the numbers it provides to analysts.