as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
Wyatt is facing four counts of endangering the welfare of a child and one count of criminal solicitation, according to WSYR.
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Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
It is not intended and should not be relied upon as investment, financial, legal or tax advice and does not constitute an offer, recommendation, or solicitation.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
According to Kornfield, among the documents purged was a news release about a man who went to the Capitol with bear spray and is still facing an ongoing child solicitation case.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Gonzalez was arrested Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
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Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 2 June 2026
It is not intended and should not be relied upon as investment, financial, legal or tax advice and does not constitute an offer, recommendation, or solicitation.
—Cicely Jones, Forbes.com, 1 June 2026
According to Kornfield, among the documents purged was a news release about a man who went to the Capitol with bear spray and is still facing an ongoing child solicitation case.
—Drew Pittock, USA Today, 24 May 2026
Gonzalez was arrested Monday on charges of conspiracy to commit murder and solicitation of murder.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 23 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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Under the plea agreement, Copeland faces a minimum of 40 years in prison, a dishonorable discharge from the Navy, forfeiture of all pay and a reduction in rank.—
Greg Wehner,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2026
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For the Delfonts, who use a tape-recorder to capture this desperate plea, Leonora’s words serve as irrefutable proof that an academic career has failed to compensate for the absence of a husband and child.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
Noun
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From a fantasy perspective, Ronaldo’s appeal is straightforward.—
Abdul Rehman,
New York Times,
11 June 2026
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Businesses with national or broad-market appeal tend to attract the strongest investor interest.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2026
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There are also wellness rooms for visitors to nurse, conduct prayers or otherwise use in private, quiet areas on the lower level of the museum and the lower level of Home Court.—
Sara Tenenbaum,
CBS News,
9 June 2026
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Patricia Garzón, a 25-year-old who attended the prayer vigil with her friend, said her faith helps her every day.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2026
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Country music star and Nashville resident Brad Paisley added his voice to the discourse this week, urging his followers on social media to back an online petition against the project that now has nearly 400,000 signatures.—
Skyler Henry,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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In his habeas petition, Vorbe points to an undated memorandum, which forms the basis of the administration’s removal proceedings.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
12 June 2026
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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