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

Scott Boras, the agent for Julio Urías, declined to say whether any team had offered Urías a contract this year but said he has not solicited offers from any clubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Lurie has even solicited payments from his mother, a family foundation and distant cousins.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

I passed the same taverns and amusement places where the hawkers had solicited me on previous evenings.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin