as in appeals
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitations
Spreitzer, meanwhile, pointed to an August executive order that would allow a presidentially appointed individual to have the final say on grant solicitations and approvals.
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Fiona Bork, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Fiona Bork, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2026
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.
—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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitations
Noun
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Additionally, another 5,000 sheets have been challenged, leaving the electoral courts with an appeals process that could take weeks to resolve.—
Franklin Briceño,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Apr. 2026
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The notice said that the court must approve the settlement and appeals before payments are made.—
Chiara Kim,
PEOPLE,
16 Apr. 2026
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Though Niall tries to calm Ruben, his pleas fall on deaf ears.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
21 Apr. 2026
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During Burke’s arraignment Monday afternoon, his defense team entered not guilty pleas on his behalf to all counts, arguing that evidence shows Burke did not kill the girl, the Associated Press reported.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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Keeping his family in my thoughts and prayers.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
17 Apr. 2026
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Hundreds of mourners, through song, prayers, and remembrance, wept on Friday during a celebration of life at Church by the Glades for Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer, celebrating her short but impactful life.—
Joan Murray,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Cameroon’s Constitutional Council dismissed petitions alleging electoral fraud, citing a lack of evidence.—
Nimi Princewill,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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But while some council members and residents rejected the rezoning requests that would add 95 and 65 homes on two busy corridors, the petitions were ultimately approved.—
DIAMOND VENCES,
Charlotte Observer,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Solicitations.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitations. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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