elicit

Example Sentences

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But for all the angst they elicit, bunkers remain a mystery for many golfers and nongolfers alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

From the first notes of its new single “Specter” — a brooding vocal workout for Sebastian that ended on pulverizing riffs — Bad Omens used cutting-edge tools and underground influence to elicit arena-rock catharsis.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026

Prapas Sornchaidee, of the Thai Air Force, said Cambodia -- which has pledged to stamp out scam operations before May -- should cop to their proliferation and elicit international support to combat them.

From Barron's • Mar. 12, 2026

"I think it's important that we educate teens, parents, and teachers about how algorithms and social media might exploit our psychological biases to sow division and elicit violence."

From BBC • Mar. 9, 2026

I take a deep breath and say, “They’re not home right now,” which is true, and doesn’t elicit either questions or concern—neither of which I could deal with in the moment.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman