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request for vs the Request for

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Request for" is commonly used when referring to a specific request without specifying the exact request. On the other hand, "the request for" is used when referring to a specific, previously mentioned request.

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request for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a request without specifying the exact request.

This phrase is used when talking about a request in general without specifying the specific details of the request.

Examples:

I received a request for more information.
The company submitted a request for funding.
She made a request for additional time to complete 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
seeking
demand for
call for

the Request for

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to a specific, previously mentioned request.

This phrase is used when referring to a particular request that has been mentioned or is known in the context.

Examples:

I have the request for additional resources on my desk.
The email contains the request for a meeting with the client.
Please review the request for proposal before the meeting.

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The documents submitted shall serve as the request for payment of the annual balance.
This communication shall take place within 3 months of receipt of the request for a European Technical Assessment.
Validation of the request for authorisation is included in the period of 60 calendar days.
Secondly, the Commission also considered having recourse to the export prices contained in the request for review.
The request for conversion shall be published.
Any observation received within this time limit shall be communicated to the author of the request for cancellation.
Mr President, the Commission wishes to insist on the request for an emergency procedure.
The Secretary-General shall reply to the request for a review within one month.
By letter of 16 February 1996, the French authorities replied to the request for information addressed to them on 21 November 1995.
verify the eligibility of the beneficiary submitting the request for support;
These assets should be either pre-deposited with the relevant NCB or delivered with the request for access to the marginal lending facility.
The Conciliation Body shall issue its opinion on a dispute no later than 6 months after receipt of the request for it to intervene.
with respect to the Request for an Advisory Opinion from Borgarting lagmannsrett of 16 October 2006, on the legal basis and the prerequisites for a claim for reimbursement of taxes which a Member State has collected in conflict with provisions of the EEA Agreement,
Through the request for experimental thalassemia medication, decitabine.
The request for an individual dumping margin was therefore rejected.
The request for registration was therefore rejected.
Capt Picard, it is my understanding that you initially resisted the request for this simulation.
Thirdly, and linked to these items, is the request for more posts.
(d) the request for relevant financial information;
Judge Redding already denied the request for a new bail hearing.

Alternatives:

the demand for
the call for
the need for

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