be solicitous

Example Sentences

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Britain had resolved to be solicitous toward the new president, and it fell to Mr. Darroch to lead the charm offensive.

From New York Times • Sep. 11, 2020

Some observers predict the governor will be solicitous to the McCain family’s wishes.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 26, 2018

In questioning suspects, he could be solicitous or circumspect, and he understood the menace to be had in silence.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2018

While I do my best to be solicitous, his eyelids droop and he barely speaks.

From The Guardian • Apr. 10, 2016

So he was to be solicitous and heedful only that they did not undertake anything on their own account, and more particularly excursions with Nell on camels, on which a ride was fatiguing.

From In Desert and Wilderness by Sienkiewicz, Henryk