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solicitation

noun

sə-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən

Definition of solicitation

as in plea

an earnest request the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes

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Recent Examples of solicitation Zachary Christian Cooper, 22, of Boyd was arrested by Department of Public Safety investigators Thursday morning at the Rhome Fire Department, on allegations of online solicitation of a minor and possessing child pornography. — Elizabeth Campbell, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Oct. 2026 But distributing a list to others is considered voter solicitation and isn’t allowed. — Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 20 Oct. 2026 Firms often publish the hourly costs for their associates, managers and other work before solicitations are posted. — Aaron Davis, ProPublica, 9 Oct. 2026 That conclusion led to Castillo being charged with felony solicitation of a child by computer to commit an unlawful act, officials said. — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 8 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for solicitation

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In a plea agreement, Rice pleaded guilty to two third-degree felony charges.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 6 Nov. 2026
Barrie is known for his college football coverage for The Worldwide Leader, and during Thursday night's game between UTSA and FAU, the longtime CFB host decided to lobby against fall weddings with an impassioned plea to all the other fellow psychos.

— Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 Nov. 2026

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Big business interests like building owners, developers and the property tax attorneys that file appeals for both lined up with Hynes, who convinced party officials to endorse him over the summer.

— A.D. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Before that, Gooden was an appellate attorney who handled hundreds of appeals.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026

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Indians kick off Diwali festivities The Associated Press Diwali is the most important festival of the year in India, particularly for Hindus, and widely marked by prayers, family gatherings and the lighting of fireworks.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2026
In the story, a young girl is performing the aarti [a Hindu ritual where a lamp is lit and prayers are offered] when her grandmother notices a menstrual stain on her clothes.

— Kamala Thiagarajan, NPR, 7 Nov. 2026

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