elicit
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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
At the time, watching these videos didn’t elicit nausea or repulsion in Jemima—they came across as amusing.
From Slate • May 12, 2026
“The format is guaranteed to elicit nothing that matters.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026
“I think the question is fair but I don’t think Warsh has done anything to elicit any particular concern,” Marcus said.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026
The beam not only facilitated more sophisticated experiments but also provided a new “vaudeville” for Lawrence to exploit, for it never failed to elicit gasps of astonishment from his visitors.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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