as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
The alert urged Americans to avoid renting jet skis in the Caribbean country and to be wary of solicitations from operators, specifically near the Cruise Port, Junkanoo Beach, Arawak Cay, and the islands east of Paradise Island.
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
The individuals face charges including conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assault on a federal officer and destruction of government property, Rosen said.
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Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Some comments submitted in response to the administration’s solicitation flagged interpretive changes that officials might now seek to undo — and in dozens of cases already have, according to one group.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Kathleen Wong,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
The individuals face charges including conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, interstate threats, interstate stalking, assault on a federal officer and destruction of government property, Rosen said.
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Anthony Bettin,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
The solicitation marks a retreat in quantity but an upgrade in quality.
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Los Angeles Times,
10 June 2026
Some comments submitted in response to the administration’s solicitation flagged interpretive changes that officials might now seek to undo — and in dozens of cases already have, according to one group.
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ABC News,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
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While not commenting directly on a report indicating that Nancy Guthrie had died, the Today co-anchor tearfully repeated her plea for anyone with information to come forward.
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Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie on Tuesday opened up about a note reportedly sent to the media in February regarding the missing Nancy Guthrie by issuing another plea for answers around her mother’s disappearance.
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Those in the appeal process will be allowed to once again bill for services as the Department of Human Services reviews their claims; as of June 29, about 321 appeals had been completed.
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Ireland Ireland offers a rare cross-generational appeal, where estate activities and rugged landscapes make for an ideal family itinerary.
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Deacon Michael Pindelski led the church in prayer prior to allowing people to approach the relic with reverence and spend time praying and reflecting.
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After Sunday service, friends of the reverend stayed to say one more prayer specifically for him.
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Congress for a time had stopped hearing anti-slavery petitions as too divisive.
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In addition to his restraining order, Tate also filed a petition to modify the terms of their divorce and custody agreement.
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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