The chairman asked if they were ready to consider the resolution.

He ended by making a motion, and the chairman asked for hands.

When the other members had gone their way, the chairman asked Roy if he'd like to come home with him for pseudo-coffee and talk.

"Even so, our chairman asked us in July to act promptly, and we are."

The chairman of the race committee asked Martindale to repeat everything, so that they could have it absolutely straight for the press.

It was a little after nine when a weary chairman came out and asked all the candidates if he could have their attention.

The chairman will usually either ask a coach to take temporary charge or turn to the club's most senior player.

The chairman asked each candidate to give a one sentence reason why people should vote for them.

"After the recent meeting of the commission, the chairman asked that I resign," she said.

The chairman was cautious over the phone, and simply asked if there were any problems.