request for vs Request a

Both "request for" and "request a" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Request for" is used when you are asking for something specific, while "request a" is used when you are asking for a general action or service.

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request for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking for something specific.

Use "request for" when you are asking for a specific item, service, or information. It indicates the object of the request.

Examples:

I would like to request for more information about the job.
She submitted a request for additional funding for the project.

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And your request for an injunction denied.
Through the request for experimental thalassemia medication, decitabine.
I learned now that the condemned Monti and Tognetti's request for grace has been refused.
On 14 April 2015, the complainant informed the Commission that they withdrew their request for registration.
Looks like a search request for satellite data.
So the judge authorized your request for a medical evaluation.
The request for an individual dumping margin was therefore rejected.
Your intelligence service denied our request for cooperation.
The request for registration was therefore rejected.
The Pentagon declined our request for an interview.
My request for a stake is non-negotiable.
Statistical data followed by a request for a reply.
Roger your request for assistance, 50.
My request for an investigation was denied.
If you hear muffled screams, consider that a request for a beam-out.
We will... consider your request for an expedition.
The warden granted Joe Carroll's request for a transfer.
The message is a request for information.
Your National Institutes of Health received my first request for money two years ago.
Hence the present, third request for macro-financial support from the European Union.

Alternatives:

ask for
seek
solicit
apply for
demand

Request a

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English when asking for a general action or service.

Use "request a" when you are asking for a general action or service without specifying the object of the request.

Examples:

I need to request a meeting with the manager.
She decided to request a refund for the faulty product.

Alternatives:

make a request for
ask for
seek
solicit
apply for

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