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they didn't ask specifically for vs they didn't ask specifically

Both phrases are correct, but they have slightly different meanings. 'They didn't ask specifically for' implies that someone didn't request something in a detailed or precise manner, while 'they didn't ask specifically' suggests that no particular question or inquiry was made in a detailed way.

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they didn't ask specifically for

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when referring to a situation where a request was not made in a detailed or precise manner.

Examples:

  • They didn't ask specifically for the blue one, so I got the red instead.
  • She didn't ask specifically for help with the project, but I offered anyway.
  • @ИвоНедев They don't - but they didn't ask specifically for a solution without installed game. – Asunez Jan 29 at 9:44 ...
  • Since you sould a little uncertain about what to give them, I'm assuming they didn' t ask specifically for a tax return or a pay stub. This means ...
  • It is very ridiculous to assume someone will pay for something they didn't ask specifically for. Next time maybe ask before you assume people have the money to ...
  • May 12, 2013 ... ... (I get it to help other rescues), but then asking adopters to pay for those fees when they didn't ask specifically for that dog to be brought in?

Alternatives:

  • they didn't specifically ask for

they didn't ask specifically

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used when indicating that no particular question or inquiry was made in a detailed way.

Examples:

  • They didn't ask specifically about the details of the plan.
  • She didn't ask specifically for a reason, just for an explanation.
  • Oct 14, 2015 ... ... said the moderators were not a factor in the event, he quickly took the claim back to say: “They didn't ask specifically about Hillary's problems.
  • Oct 14, 2015 ... ... said the moderators were not a factor in the event, he quickly took the claim back to say: “They didn't ask specifically about Hillary's problems.
  • Although Limbaugh initially said the moderators were not a factor in the event, he quickly took the claim back to say: “They didn't ask specifically about Hillary's ...
  • Witness: They didn't ask specifically. — Hilary Beaumont (@HilaryBeaumont) February 8, 2016. Ghomeshi's accusers exchanged 5,000 messages before and  ...

Alternatives:

  • they didn't specifically ask

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