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solicitation

[suh-lis-i-tay-shuhn] / səˌlɪs ɪˈteɪ ʃən /
















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A Vinted spokesperson said the sale or solicitation of stolen goods was "strictly prohibited".

From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026

The solicitation continues the U.S.’s planned 172-million-barrel contribution to a coordinated 400-million-barrel release by International Energy Agency member countries, with deliveries under the latest awards scheduled for November and December.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026

This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer or solicitation to buy or sell any security.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 26, 2026

Last month, the agency posted a solicitation with draft contract terms seeking 5,500 detention beds in Colorado, Florida, Pennsylvania and Washington.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

“Why?” he asked; himself growing serious at his companion’s solicitation.

From "The Awakening" by Kate Chopin

The government has reserved recent solicitations for crude to recharge the strategic stocks to domestic producers.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 3, 2026

"It cannot be stressed enough that peace and quiet is a right, and it is time to stop exposing consumers to unwanted solicitations," consumer advocacy group Que Choisir Ensemble, said in a statement.

From BBC ● Aug. 11, 2026

Posillico alleges in the lawsuit that it incurred “substantial bid preparation and proposal costs” drawing up plans for federal solicitations that were “not genuine competitive opportunities.”

From Salon ● May 25, 2026

And then there were solicitations from organizations representing a Noah’s Ark of endangered animals.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 23, 2024

Upon our arrival, Beethoven desired me to leave, and as the earnest solicitations of all present were of no avail, I did go, but with tears in my eyes.

From Life of Beethoven by Anton Schindler


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