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solicit

[suh-lis-it] / səˈlɪs ɪt /


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AFP does not solicit testimonies from unaccompanied minors nor identify them, under its ethical code.

From Barron's ● Aug. 1, 2026

But it's rarer for police department-produced podcasts to focus on cold cases and solicit tips, as the California, Colorado and Illinois departments have done.

From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026

However, I am connected to a doctor whose name was used to solicit contributions to a hospital.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

The deal includes a go-shop period through July 11 to solicit and consider alternative acquisition proposals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

Members were set on the streets with cans to solicit funds for his burial.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison

The fourth is the National Research Council, a staff-run operation that solicits studies, recruits committees and produces reports.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

Two-days in-office gets a high-five, while three solicits a knowing shrug.

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2025

Signage in Fabulosa talks up the program and solicits donations from customers, many of whom are transplants from more conservative parts of the country or visitors from such places.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 19, 2024

To pay for it all — including medical care and professional training for the dogs — Favor constantly solicits donations on GoFundMe and Instagram, where he has built up more than 180,000 followers.

From Seattle Times ● Feb. 24, 2024

The Editor earnestly solicits all who desire the spread of Bible truth to help him in this work by increasing the circulation of The Little Gleaner and The Sower.

From The Little Gleaner, Vol. X. A Monthly Magazine for the Young by Various

Guilfoyle’s lawyer disputed that she had solicited a $3 million investment and said she hasn’t pursued private business ventures since entering public service.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

Alison Green solicited reader anecdotes about how their dogs-at-work policies have played out and considers the issue from all angles.

From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026

A few months later, records show, Socolow solicited feedback from another member of BP’s management.

From Salon ● Jun. 26, 2026

“Kevin Juin solicited more than $2 million in purported loans to invest in a lingerie company, while funneling the money to personal accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

From MarketWatch ● May 29, 2026

Among those asking about it were people Burry had solicited for Milton’s Opus—people who had initially expressed great interest.

From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis

Nearly 80 faculty and staff formed 10 design teams and spent months soliciting ideas and suggesting ways to rework the organizational structure.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

A firm spokesperson denied soliciting clients and said it was Orchid who had tried to use Henderson to illegally gather plaintiffs in the landfill cases.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

California bans non-attorneys from directly soliciting or procuring clients to sign up for lawsuits.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2026

His study aimed to clarify the ethical challenges of identifying, soliciting and even acknowledging patient donors.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026

I follow him up the walkway to the front door, which has a hand-painted sign hanging from it that says: Unless you’re selling cookies, no soliciting, please.

From "Dumplin'" by Julie Murphy




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