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On the other hand, the fact that Warren is so annoying reminds us that unreal people can elicit genuine repulsion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026

Officials in London always knew that such a dramatic shift in policy towards Israel-Palestine was going to elicit a hostile response, but seemed taken aback by the speed and ferocity of Israel's reaction.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

But, he adds, "We also know that many of the restrictions and edicts they put in place, particularly on women and girls, don't help us elicit international support".

From BBC ● Sep. 1, 2026

He likened wearing those to his limited-edition Kaws streetwear hoodies, in that they elicit a lot of “Where did you get that?” responses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 22, 2026

I had calculated with certainty on this step answering my end: I felt sure it would elicit an early answer.

From "Jane Eyre" by Charlotte Brontë

Empathy, on stage, becomes a cornerstone of experiencing live performance that pulls heartstrings, inspires raucous laughter or elicits a collective groan when a poorly-hatched plan falters.

From Salon ● Jul. 30, 2026

These days, news that the housing market continues to be in a funk barely elicits an eyebrow raise from traders.

From Barron's ● Jun. 16, 2026

There are many places where “rough winds do shake the darling buds of May,” from one of Shakespeare’s sonnets, elicits a nod of recognition.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

A real showboater is someone whose very mention elicits warm, fuzzy memories of flamboyant flicks and trickery.

From BBC ● Mar. 24, 2026

Which is funny because Dad never elicits that kind of response from him.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

The changes elicited strong praise from some and criticism from others.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

Even though his mention of Israeli Prime Minister “Bibi” Netanyahu elicited boos, Witkoff maintained control of the crowd.

From Slate ● Jul. 22, 2026

Nearby, a desert tortoise had emerged from its burrow to munch on some grass — a rare sight that elicited a whoop of joy from Wilcox.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 30, 2026

That elicited a round of applause from others in the crowd.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

She was teaching me how to ruthlessly interrogate the subject that elicited the most sympathy and rationalizing— myself.

From "Between the World and Me" by Ta-Nehisi Coates

He cites the advent of the player draft in 1936 for equalizing teams and eliciting bettor interest—but it created fan interest, too.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026

Finally, be wary of “rage bait” — intentionally provocative messages or content designed to boost engagement on social media platforms by eliciting negative reactions.

From Science Daily ● Jun. 16, 2026

“We were dirt poor, had big Scottish accents at the time, a family of six siblings, and then coming to very conventional suburban schools,” he said, the memory eliciting a wild-card smile.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026

George Clooney called out Weiss for “dismantling CBS News as we speak,” eliciting only a weak clapback from the EIC in response as she invited the actor to visit the studio.

From Slate ● Jan. 14, 2026

Nikki and I would play this game: I would sit on the living room chair while Nikki deeply inhaled and then blew directly in my face, eliciting hysterical laughs on both sides.

From "The Other Wes Moore: One Name, Two Fates" by Wes Moore