as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
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.
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
This does not constitute an offer to provide any services, nor a solicitation to purchase securities.
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Defense attorneys questioned whether Jimenez truly believed the messages were a solicitation for murder.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
After deliberating approximately three hours, jurors found Juan Espinoza Martinez not guilty of one count of solicitation of murder for hire.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
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Katie Stockton, CNBC, 26 Jan. 2026
This does not constitute an offer to provide any services, nor a solicitation to purchase securities.
—Heather L. Locus, Forbes.com, 24 Jan. 2026
Defense attorneys questioned whether Jimenez truly believed the messages were a solicitation for murder.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 22 Jan. 2026
After deliberating approximately three hours, jurors found Juan Espinoza Martinez not guilty of one count of solicitation of murder for hire.
—Sara MacHi, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for solicitation
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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Many of his contacts maintained relationships for years after his guilty plea.—
Erin Mansfield,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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In a hearing that lasted barely two minutes, Torres accepted a copy of the waiver as well as the plea.—
David Lyons,
Sun Sentinel,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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On Thursday, the Swiss Federal Tribunal, Switzerland's highest court, announced the approval of Chiles' appeal.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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But hotels are only part of the appeal.—
Laura Begley Bloom,
Forbes.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Nancy Guthrie’s church community has also been holding her and her family in prayer.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
4 Feb. 2026
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For 40 days, the Church invites the faithful to practice prayer, fasting, and acts of charity, as well as to reflect on their actions and make personal changes, such as giving up vices and strengthening their relationship with God.—
Nadia Cantú,
AZCentral.com,
3 Feb. 2026
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Goldis, wanting to accept the invitation, requested prior approval in accordance with the policy, but the NYAG’s office denied her petition.—
Mia Cathell,
The Washington Examiner,
31 Jan. 2026
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Another separatist group called Stay Free Alberta has been gathering signatures for a petition to ask the provincial government to call a referendum, and some meetings have drawn large crowds.—
Lex Harvey,
CNN Money,
30 Jan. 2026
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 5 Feb. 2026.
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