as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
As those final plans are reviewed by the city, the county will issue a solicitation for a general contractor for renovation and new-theater construction, to be hired in early 2026.
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
This report does not purport to be a complete analysis of any security, issuer, or industry and is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities.
—Jeffrey Johnston, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The reason why concerns the timing of NOAA’s solicitation for this season’s contract, according to a NOAA employee speaking on condition of anonymity.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025
This report does not purport to be a complete analysis of any security, issuer, or industry and is not an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell any securities.
—Jeffrey Johnston, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
The reason why concerns the timing of NOAA’s solicitation for this season’s contract, according to a NOAA employee speaking on condition of anonymity.
—Andrew Freedman, CNN Money, 13 June 2025
This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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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 veil’s appeal has even trickled off the aisle and onto the runway.—
Leah Dolan,
CNN Money,
30 June 2025
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At the time of the appeal's filing in December 2024, JD Vance was already serving as vice president-elect.—
Gabe Whisnant,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 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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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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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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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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