solicited
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San Francisco in 2022 placed tight restrictions on so-called behested payments, or donations solicited by officials to third-party groups they support.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026
He bought newspaper ads and solicited favorable editorials, appealing to Americans’ patriotic sympathies.
From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026
The GoFundMe page posted online on Wednesday solicited donations to assist Van Der Beek's widow Kimberley and their six children, whose ages range from 4 to 15.
From BBC • Feb. 13, 2026
Banna said in her lawsuit she “repeatedly complained” about how clients were being solicited.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 31, 2025
Along the way, in railcars, stations, and hotels, he solicited the views of strangers about the fair while keeping his own identity a secret.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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