as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
Two firms responded to the MTA’s initial solicitation in 2019: Bombardier Transit Corporation, and China Rail Rolling Stock Corporation, Mulligan said.
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Insiders told the New York Times that major donors have been reluctant to give to the DNC this year despite Martin’s solicitation and that party leaders have discussed borrowing money to pay its bills.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025
Sperry said toy offerings can serve multiple functions: a social gesture to reinforce bonding, a play solicitation, or even a form of self-regulation during moments of high excitement or stress.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Evan Simko-Bednarski, New York Daily News, 23 June 2025
Insiders told the New York Times that major donors have been reluctant to give to the DNC this year despite Martin’s solicitation and that party leaders have discussed borrowing money to pay its bills.
—Mabinty Quarshie, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025
Sperry said toy offerings can serve multiple functions: a social gesture to reinforce bonding, a play solicitation, or even a form of self-regulation during moments of high excitement or stress.
—Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 June 2025
She was convicted of murder with the special-circumstance allegations of lying in wait, conspiracy and solicitation of murder, the Los Angeles Daily News reported.
—Emily Blackwood, People.com, 7 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
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He was sentenced to one year of probation on the misdemeanor charge as part of a plea deal with prosecutors, who agreed to drop more serious charges of harassment and misuse of public monies.—
Robert Anglen,
AZCentral.com,
7 July 2025
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In early May 2013, Rachel turned herself in as part of a pre-arranged plea deal.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The appeal will also involve an oral argument during which attorneys for the NFL and NFLPA field questions from the panel.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
14 July 2025
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Additionally, weaker interest rates often result in a softer U.S. dollar, enhancing the appeal of alternative stores of value.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes.com,
14 July 2025
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Our hearts and prayers go out to our friends and all those affected in Texas!—
Brendan Ahern,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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Monday’s filing was the product of a lawsuit filed in Texas in September 2024 on behalf of the National Religious Broadcasters, an international association of evangelical Christian communicators, as well as Intercessors for America, a conservative Christian prayer advocacy group.—
Angele Latham,
The Tennessean,
9 July 2025
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Now more than 200 people have signed a petition seeking reinstatement of the class, Matson Tanner said, adding that the community did this entirely on its own.—
Hollie Silverman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 July 2025
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Over 17,000 people also signed a petition set up to campaign for her removal from Love Island season 7.—
Latoya Gayle,
People.com,
7 July 2025
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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