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solicitous

[suh-lis-i-tuhs] / səˈlɪs ɪ təs /


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Yet this may be an occasion where she is being too solicitous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

Keyishian’s gentle Theo is so solicitous that Sally’s abrasiveness begins to feel abusive, not to say theatrically off-putting.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

He was unfailingly polite, even solicitous, enquiring about my family, and the journey to Syria.

From BBC • Dec. 12, 2024

He first began overseeing the case in 2020, and over the months, a dualistic approach emerged: He was solicitous in the courtroom and scathing in written decisions.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024

The rider, solicitous, hopped down, offered him the horse, led the animal by the bridle, making Chamberlain feel boyish and ridiculous.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara




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