elicit
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It would also require state universities to establish committee hearings to elicit feedback on such policies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 25, 2026
Styles can elicit screams just by adjusting the collar of his shirt and his stage for this tour is designed to let as many people get close and personal as possible.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2026
AI cannot read the news to discern either the meaning of news or the emotions it will likely elicit.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026
Win or lose, he could elicit outsized reactions, from opponents raging at combative style to a deep appreciation for his no-holds-barred persona.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
When that failed to elicit a response, the voices of young children pleaded for help.
From "Fablehaven" by Brandon Mull
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