as in plea
an earnest request
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Recent Examples of solicitation
The 18th Judicial District Attorney's office announced in a Friday post on X that James Toliver Craig faces two additional charges of solicitation to commit murder in the first degree and solicitation to commit perjury in the first degree.
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Christina Coulter, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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, 2 Jan. 2025
King, 24, was charged in October under the Uniform Code of Military Justice with 14 offenses, including desertion, assault against officers and solicitation of child pornography.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Adams, a Democrat, was indicted in September on federal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and unlawful solicitation of campaign contributions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Christina Coulter, Fox News, 25 Nov. 2024
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, 2 Jan. 2025
King, 24, was charged in October under the Uniform Code of Military Justice with 14 offenses, including desertion, assault against officers and solicitation of child pornography.
—Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
Adams, a Democrat, was indicted in September on federal charges, including bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and unlawful solicitation of campaign contributions.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitation
Noun
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Two counts of murder and one count of kidnapping were dismissed as part of a plea agreement, according to court records.—
Katie Langford,
The Denver Post,
18 Jan. 2025
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But also there, making an impassioned plea, were Ben Kingan's parents.—
Erin Moriarty,
CBS News,
18 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Jason Blum’s Blumhouse Films has, obviously, helped popularize the appeal of scare-mongering movies.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
27 Jan. 2025
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In times of intensifying economic inequality, when many of the jobs on offer are precarious, underpaid, and spiritually deadening, the prospect of becoming your own boss holds a lot of appeal.—
Anna Wiener,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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At this time, his family is requesting privacy and appreciates your continued thoughts and prayers.—
Marina Watts,
People.com,
22 Jan. 2025
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At an inaugural prayer service, an Episcopal bishop asked Trump to show mercy to immigrants and L.G.B.T. children.—
German Lopez,
New York Times,
22 Jan. 2025
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Though there's been a Change.org petition to bring them back since 2017, McDonald's hasn't answered the call.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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This decision comes almost three years after health groups and activists filed a petition to end the use of Red 3, also known as erythrosine, due to its link to cancer and behavioral problems among children.—
Sydney Wingfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Jan. 2025
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“Solicitation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitation. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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