request indulgence
Frequency: 5.95.2 per million words
A standard formal way to ask for patience or tolerance.
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- The speaker began by asking the audience to request their indulgence for a slight delay.
- I must request your indulgence as I am new to this role and learning the ropes.
- He had to request the committee's indulgence for submitting his report late.
- The conductor made a gesture to request the orchestra's indulgence for a brief pause.
- Could I request your kind indulgence for a few moments while I gather my thoughts?
- We respectfully request your indulgence regarding the unexpected change in schedule.
- She decided to request the manager's indulgence for her mistake, hoping for understanding.
- The professor will request the students' indulgence if the lecture runs over time.
- In formal settings, it's common to request the host's indulgence for any minor inconvenience.
- Let me request your indulgence while I explain the complex details of the project.