as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
She’s also charged with conspiracy and solicitation to commit first-degree murder for Markel’s death.
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
In January, Miami issued a public solicitation for a private operator to run the historic but aging architectural landmark.
—Tess Riski
august 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
And who doesn’t enjoy a tiny surprise in the mail, something beyond grocery ads, charity solicitations, and bills?
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
From July 24-26, the California Department of Justice’s San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force sting operation led to 13 arrests for solicitation.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2025
In January, Miami issued a public solicitation for a private operator to run the historic but aging architectural landmark.
—Tess Riski
august 29, Miami Herald, 29 Aug. 2025
And who doesn’t enjoy a tiny surprise in the mail, something beyond grocery ads, charity solicitations, and bills?
—Pat Tompkins, AFAR Media, 25 Aug. 2025
From July 24-26, the California Department of Justice’s San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force sting operation led to 13 arrests for solicitation.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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Many of Joaquin's accusers decried his state-level plea deal with the California Attorney General's Office as too lenient.—
Luc Cohen,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Elias Rodriguez, who chanted pro-Palestine slogans as he was arrested, was charged with their murder and has entered a not guilty plea.—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The infectious energy and Justin Bieber-style appeal of 25-year-old country hitmaker Bailey Zimmerman was not reflected in the CMA nominations.—
Marcus K. Dowling,
USA Today,
11 Sep. 2025
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The government subsequently dropped its appeal of the magistrate judge’s decision to release Bryant pending his trial, according to a notice on the docket Tuesday evening.—
Kaelan Deese,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform called for prayers and held a moment of silence for Kirk during a meeting.—
Zachary Folk,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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When a Republican member of Congress asked House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) if the moment of silence for Kirk could be changed to spoken prayer, a shouting match with the chamber’s Democrats ensued.—
W. James Antle III,
The Washington Examiner,
12 Sep. 2025
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On Wednesday, New York mayoral favorite Zohran Mamdani launched a public petition, calling on FIFA to make tickets to 2026 World Cup games—including the final in New Jersey—affordable, pushing the international soccer organization to set aside 15% of seats for locals in particular.—
Jacob Feldman,
Sportico.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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This was after the Zandvoort race stewards appointed by the FIA determined Williams’ Right of Review petition was admissible and then agreed Sainz’s penalty for colliding with Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson was unwarranted based on new evidence.—
Alex Kalinauckas,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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