soliciting

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Posing as recruiters on the online professional networking platform, Chinese spies would initially request paid reports before later soliciting non-public or even classified information.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The obscure law bans a person from soliciting or receiving nonpublic information from a public servant by means of their office or employment with the intent to obtain a benefit.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

The bill introduced by Zbur would disbar any attorney who is convicted of illegally soliciting clients.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 17, 2026

In a statement earlier this month, Botstein said Epstein wasn’t a friend and that his dealings with him were “only for the sole purpose of soliciting donations for the College.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

But then, Granny wasn’t soliciting my opinion, was she?

From "Louisiana's Way Home" by Kate DiCamillo