ask indulgence

Frequency: 6.05.5 per million words

To formally request patience or tolerance from others.

indulgenceVERB + indulgence

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ask

Examples (10)

  • He had to ask the committee's indulgence for the delay.
  • Could I ask your indulgence for a moment to explain?
  • The speaker asked for the audience's indulgence as he adjusted the microphone.
  • We ask your indulgence during this technical difficulty.
  • She will ask for the principal's indulgence regarding her late submission.
  • Having been delayed, he asked their indulgence for his brief absence.
  • The performer asked the crowd's indulgence for a small change in the program.
  • I must ask your indulgence for my blunt honesty.
  • They always ask for the teacher's indulgence when they haven't finished their homework.
  • Let me ask for your indulgence as I try to clarify my point.