- present participle of solicit.
soliciting
Example Sentences
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The government has been actively soliciting new technology and trying to find ways to speed up its rollout.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026
Metro blog, soliciting interviews from Angelenos who seemed desperate for a line to the Westside.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
We have seen evidence that Black Trans Alliance is still soliciting donations from the public, despite being struck off by Companies House in 2025 for failing to submit its accounts.
From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026
“Maybe they’re on a cruise somewhere, or in Hawaii or some other great place. We want those pictures,” Levin said in a video soliciting images from the public.
From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026
But then, Granny wasn’t soliciting my opinion, was she?
From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo
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