as in appeals
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitations
Within days of these online solicitations, the August 10 incident occurred where the suspect arrived at the victim’s address wearing a mask and gloves, possibly concealing a firearm and inquired about the victim.
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Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Greg Norman-Diamond, FOXNews.com, 6 Feb. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitations
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In the wake of the communications’ release — which also included Lively and husband Ryan Reynolds’ appeals to Ben Affleck and Matt Damon for support — insiders told TMZ that Baldoni’s lawyers aimed to call Swift as a hostile witness.—
Jami Ganz,
New York Daily News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Her team noted key depositions haven't even begun, major discovery disputes remain and even the full list of parties isn’t finalized due to pending motions and appeals.—
Lauryn Overhultz,
FOXNews.com,
9 Apr. 2026
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His lawyers did not enter pleas to the charges or apply for his release on bail.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 Apr. 2026
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However, despite pleas from Owens’ family, Lorincz was not charged with second-degree murder, a first-degree felony.—
Lynsey Eidell,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Outside, the protesters sang hymns and chanted prayers and held signs and images of the Virgin Mary.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Another ancient tradition is the extensive prayers of the faithful, interspersed with genuflections, which today include intentions as varied as praying for the pope, for the Jewish people, and for those who do not believe in God.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
1 Apr. 2026
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The newest expansion grows the list to include behavioral health co-responders and allows for health care and educational institutions to file the petitions.—
Nick Coltrain,
Denver Post,
7 Apr. 2026
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As a result, attorneys have increasingly turned to habeas petitions as a kind of emergency lawsuit to expedite the release of children to their parents and sponsors.—
Nicole Acevedo,
NBC news,
6 Apr. 2026
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“Solicitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitations. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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