as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
Adelson was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy and solicitation in the killing of Daniel Markel over a decade ago.
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Jurors found Donna Adelson guilty on Thursday, Sept. 4, of murder, solicitation to commit first-degree murder and conspiracy in the shooting death of 41-year-old Daniel Markel, her former son-in-law and a law professor at Florida State University killed in his Tallahassee driveway on July 18, 2014.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
She’s also charged with conspiracy and solicitation to commit first-degree murder for Markel’s death.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
And who doesn’t enjoy a tiny surprise in the mail, something beyond grocery ads, charity solicitations, and bills?
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
Jurors found Donna Adelson guilty on Thursday, Sept. 4, of murder, solicitation to commit first-degree murder and conspiracy in the shooting death of 41-year-old Daniel Markel, her former son-in-law and a law professor at Florida State University killed in his Tallahassee driveway on July 18, 2014.
—Amanda Lee Myers, USA Today, 4 Sep. 2025
She’s also charged with conspiracy and solicitation to commit first-degree murder for Markel’s death.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
And who doesn’t enjoy a tiny surprise in the mail, something beyond grocery ads, charity solicitations, and bills?
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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To avoid a trial, Jordan’s lawyers just accepted a plea deal, which will close out the case for good.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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However, in November 2021, Smith changed his plea to guilty and also agreed to testify against Shah, who still maintained her innocence, according to Business Insider.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The appeals administrator would be the one who does grant that or not grant that.—
Lydia Mee,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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But its unique landscape appeals to a much broader range of demographics, from retirees checking off bucket-list destinations, to Southern California families escaping the sprawl, to young adults on a quest for self-discovery.—
Paula Conway,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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My deepest condolences and prayers are with Trey's family during this difficult time.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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His family is asking for prayers and privacy at this time.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
Noun
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This was after the Zandvoort race stewards appointed by the FIA determined Williams’ Right of Review petition was admissible and then agreed Sainz’s penalty for colliding with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson was unwarranted based on new evidence.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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