Historical clue formulations

• Ask, as for assistance — 2013-05-11
• Seek aid from — 2008-06-08
• Become, as mush — 2007-08-30
• Seek help from — 2004-12-06
• Seek aid from — 2003-03-09
• Ask, as for aid — 2000-10-11
• Ask, as for aid — 2000-02-13