as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
All of those gifts were received prior to Epstein’s guilty plea in Florida in 2008 to charges of solicitation of prostitution with a minor, according to the university’s review of its Epstein connections.
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Of the 40 members of Texas’ Congressional delegation, just three– all Republicans– have publicly weighed in on Gonzales’ solicitation of a staffer.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
This document is not intended to constitute a public offering of any kind, nor an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to subscribe to participation rights or any types of securities and/or financial instruments.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The files also appear to confirm their friendship remained intact after Epstein pled guilty in June 2008 to charges of solicitation of prostitution and of solicitation of prostitution with a minor under the age of 18 — and was sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security facility.
—Camille Behnke, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
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Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 25 Feb. 2026
Of the 40 members of Texas’ Congressional delegation, just three– all Republicans– have publicly weighed in on Gonzales’ solicitation of a staffer.
—Bayliss Wagner, San Antonio Express-News, 25 Feb. 2026
This document is not intended to constitute a public offering of any kind, nor an offer, recommendation, or solicitation to subscribe to participation rights or any types of securities and/or financial instruments.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 24 Feb. 2026
The files also appear to confirm their friendship remained intact after Epstein pled guilty in June 2008 to charges of solicitation of prostitution and of solicitation of prostitution with a minor under the age of 18 — and was sentenced to 18 months in a minimum-security facility.
—Camille Behnke, NBC news, 23 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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Kirk was charged by federal prosecutors with a felony but offered a misdemeanor plea deal before the case went to trial.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Mar. 2026
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They were not required to enter a plea.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Higher rates tend to increase the relative appeal of yielding assets such as government bonds versus non-yielding precious metals like gold.—
Joseph Wilkins,
CNBC,
12 Mar. 2026
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The city didn't want to pay, and won its appeal for a new trial, but since then new evidence has surfaced – allegations of a coverup – according to the family's attorney, Lance Northcutt.—
Dave Savini,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
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Tim Pennington called again that evening, Bell said, to ask for prayers as his son's condition was worsening, and then later told him the soldier had succumbed to his injuries.—
ALLEN G. BREED,
Arkansas Online,
10 Mar. 2026
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With a defense-first lineup stuck on the floor and no opportunity to advance the ball, the Nuggets had no choice but to settle for a 60-foot prayer by Gordon at the buzzer.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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The Mavs’ petition seeks injunctive relief and finality on a breach of contract dispute the Mavericks raised in October 2024.—
Brad Townsend,
Dallas Morning News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Residents are still collecting signatures, even if the city won’t accept their petition for a referendum.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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