as in appeals
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitations
Yamagami won sympathy from people skeptical of church Yamagami’s case and his descriptions of his childhood brought attention to other children of Unification Church adherents, and influenced a law meant to restrict malicious donation solicitations by religious and other groups.
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Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The group’s board members are District 101 parents who raise funds through special events and solicitations in the community and allocate those funds to support grants submitted by teachers, administrators, parents and students.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Other grant solicitations should be answered in December before closing on the land, with cleanup expected to be completed through the spring.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The outcome of both the legal case and partnership solicitations will likely set the project’s trajectory for years to come.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors say the Maniac Murder Cult's manifesto and solicitations online have inspired real-life killings, including a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
According to the State Procurement Office, nearly all of its solicitations for services or contracts include a review of bidders' financials as part of the standard process.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Other solicitations came out months behind schedule, leaving groups with a few weeks to put together complicated applications for multimillion-dollar awards , including for Alzheimer's care, addiction recovery, senior support and chronic disease management.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Savage testified that kids frequently encounter bullying, pornography, and solicitations for nude photos in VR.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Mari Yamaguchi, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2026
The group’s board members are District 101 parents who raise funds through special events and solicitations in the community and allocate those funds to support grants submitted by teachers, administrators, parents and students.
—Chuck Fieldman, Chicago Tribune, 21 Jan. 2026
Other grant solicitations should be answered in December before closing on the land, with cleanup expected to be completed through the spring.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 27 Nov. 2025
The outcome of both the legal case and partnership solicitations will likely set the project’s trajectory for years to come.
—Ben Kelly, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Nov. 2025
Prosecutors say the Maniac Murder Cult's manifesto and solicitations online have inspired real-life killings, including a school shooting in Nashville, Tennessee.
—Tim McNicholas, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025
According to the State Procurement Office, nearly all of its solicitations for services or contracts include a review of bidders' financials as part of the standard process.
—Stacey Barchenger, AZCentral.com, 13 Nov. 2025
Other solicitations came out months behind schedule, leaving groups with a few weeks to put together complicated applications for multimillion-dollar awards , including for Alzheimer's care, addiction recovery, senior support and chronic disease management.
—Amy Maxmen, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2025
Savage testified that kids frequently encounter bullying, pornography, and solicitations for nude photos in VR.
—Charlie Fink, Forbes.com, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitations
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Supreme Court has been receptive to Trump's appeals The court – which has a 6-3 conservative majority − has been overwhelmingly receptive to Trump’s appeals of challenges to his actions as president, often allowing controversial policies to move forward while they’re being litigated.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
5 Feb. 2026
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This travel style appeals to those who value relaxation above all else.—
Jacqueline Dole,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Feb. 2026
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While an injury study may be inconclusive, what is conclusive is that despite some pleas to not add games, the schedule will grow.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
3 Feb. 2026
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Though two players made impassioned pleas for other hard-to-catch skill-position players.—
The Athletic NFL Staff,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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As the funeral procession got underway and the crowds swelled, a small group of supporters took Seif al-Islam’s coffin away and later performed the funeral prayers and buried him.—
Yousef Murad,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2026
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That night, Savannah posted on social media asking for prayers.—
Brian Stelter,
CNN Money,
6 Feb. 2026
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The widening wealth gap has become top of mind across all income levels—from the Occupy Wall Street movement, to petitions led by the ultra-rich demanding higher taxes on the wealthy.—
Emma Burleigh,
Fortune,
4 Feb. 2026
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Brown’s nominating petitions are facing an objection, according to the DuPage County clerk’s office.—
Michelle Mullins,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Solicitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitations. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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