solicited

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“When Mendenhall solicited funds from investors, he often made lofty promises about the returns these investors would receive,” Kehoe said.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 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

He called out “narco-politicians” by name, and fired police who solicited bribes.

From Los Angeles Times • May 18, 2026

Lurie has solicited over $40 million in private donations, and a City Hall-aligned group has raised over $60 million in donations and commitments for downtown revitalization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

The boatswain, unmanned for the first time, respectfully dried his eyes on the Jack, and then cheering up, and addressing Mr. Wopsle as Your Honour, solicited permission to take him by the fin.

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens