as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
As a next step in that process, an official solicitation would be sent out to vehicle manufacturers to bid, the official said, but the solicitation is on hold and there are no current plans to issue it.
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Police used the information in Hughes’ testimony to arrest Mello before Hughes even left the stand, charging Mello as an accessory before the fact of murder and for solicitation of a felony.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Adams, who is charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national, had been scheduled to go on trial in late April — less than six months before November’s mayoral election.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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Chad De Guzman, TIME, 13 Feb. 2025
This site is not a recommendation nor an offer to sell (or solicitation of an offer to buy) securities in the United States or in any other jurisdiction.
—Andrew Rosen, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Police used the information in Hughes’ testimony to arrest Mello before Hughes even left the stand, charging Mello as an accessory before the fact of murder and for solicitation of a felony.
—Julia Bonavita, Fox News, 1 Mar. 2025
Adams, who is charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, bribery and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national, had been scheduled to go on trial in late April — less than six months before November’s mayoral election.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
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Peña's defense attorneys told jurors that prosecutors were relying on the testimony of the two men responsible, who had accepted plea agreements in return for lesser sentences.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
20 Mar. 2025
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Under the plea agreement, prosecutors will ask that Smallwood be sentenced to 19 years in prison.—
Robert A. Cronkleton,
Kansas City Star,
20 Mar. 2025
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The sleek all-black upper, paired with black rubber pods on the outsole, embodies the sultry and timeless appeal of a black shoe versatile enough to be worn anywhere.—
Tiana Randall,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Brioni’s large appeal is also evident in the cross-generational group of celebrities that wear the brand, from Pierce Brosnan to Daniel Craig, as well as Jake Gyllenhaal, Glenn Powell, Austin Butler and Brad Pitt.—
Hikmat Mohammed,
Footwear News,
28 Mar. 2025
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An audio recording of the pope thanking people for their prayers was released on Thursday, March.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
23 Mar. 2025
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Francis has stayed in control In between respiratory crises, prayer and physiotherapy, Francis has appointed over a dozen bishops, approved a handful of new saints, authorized a three-year extension of his signature reform process and sent off messages public and private.—
Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Mar. 2025
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On Monday, March 17 this was increased to $500,000, following an online petition that drew more than 9,000 signatures.—
Gabrielle Rockson,
People.com,
21 Mar. 2025
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Suri’s attorney has filed a petition for a writ of habeas corpus in federal court in Virginia, seeking to determine whether his detainment is lawful.—
Gary Grumbach,
NBC News,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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