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 agency’s board will need to waive its own policy requiring a competitive solicitation process in order to enter into the exclusive negotiating period.
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
While legal, the solicitations have alarmed state officials who say the speculation could lead to bigger payouts from the state’s wildfire fund.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Edward Kelley, 36, was found guilty in November 2024 and sentenced on July 2 for his charges of conspiracy to murder federal employees, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and influencing a federal official by threat.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025
While legal, the solicitations have alarmed state officials who say the speculation could lead to bigger payouts from the state’s wildfire fund.
—Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 24 June 2025
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 7 July 2025
Edward Kelley, 36, was found guilty in November 2024 and sentenced on July 2 for his charges of conspiracy to murder federal employees, solicitation to commit a crime of violence, and influencing a federal official by threat.
—Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 3 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
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As part of his plea agreement, Gustafsson has agreed to pay up to $1.3 million in restitution to victims, as well as to forfeiture to funds that were proceeds of the fraud schemes, including money currently held in a bank account in Sweden.—
Kelly Phillips Erb,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
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Now, his legal team has made another plea for the rapper to be released until his Oct. 3 sentencing hearing.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
29 July 2025
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Despite Chinese foldables being clearly superior the past few years, various factors (some out of their control) have prevented Chinese foldables from reaching mainstream appeal.—
Ben Sin,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The appeal of the ongoing trend may be explained by its potential to offer a sense of soothing in a volatile world, fashion psychologist Jennifer Heinen told WWD.—
Renan Botelho,
Footwear News,
25 July 2025
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Thursday is the day for Block, Instacart, Pinterest, SMIC, Sony, and Twilio. Thoughts and prayers for all the tech CFOs out there—plus the CISOs packing for Black Hat and Def Con.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
1 Aug. 2025
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At Moody, the theology major found purpose leading weekly devotionals in her dorm, guiding her peers in prayer.—
Kate Armanini,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Aug. 2025
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The petition notes Houck is incarcerated and Rogers is deceased, and the child currently lives with McIlvoy.—
Killian Baarlaer,
The Courier-Journal,
31 July 2025
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Clarke immediately called for help from Sawyer’s grandfather and aunt, who were also at the home, telling them to call 911, the petition said.—
Jennifer Rodriguez,
Kansas City Star,
30 July 2025
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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