solicited

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Bhakta solicited ideas from locals about what to do with the property and hosted neighborhood barbecues on campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 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

The NYC Mayor’s Office of Climate & Environmental Justice solicited the project, which was carried out by New York University in collaboration with Rutgers University.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Prosecutors said Monday they would seek additional charges against Rozier in the sports betting case because they had developed evidence that the 10-year NBA veteran solicited a bribe during an alleged gambling scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

Most labs planning to build cyclotrons solicited the help of the Rad Lab to avoid having to learn things the hard way.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik