request reinforcements

Frequency: 7.613.0 per million words

to formally ask for additional help

reinforcementVERB + REINFORCEMENTS

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request

Examples (10)

  • The general decided to request additional reinforcements immediately.
  • Faced with overwhelming odds, the captain had no choice but to request reinforcements.
  • They will request reinforcements if the situation escalates further.
  • We need to request more reinforcements to hold this position.
  • Has anyone requested reinforcements yet?
  • The police officer requested reinforcements after realizing the extent of the riot.
  • He's planning to request military reinforcements for the border patrol.
  • If you encounter unexpected resistance, you must request reinforcements.
  • The besieged unit desperately requested reinforcements via radio.
  • Who should we contact to request additional reinforcements?