elicit

Example Sentences

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It is unclear what information the prosecution may be able to elicit from Beaulieu.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

“I just lost 14 cents in viewership,” he said, anticipating the outrage his comments would elicit and dismissing it as inconsequential in the same breath.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

He knocked down two three pointers and slammed a one-handed transition dunk to elicit a roar from the crowd that welcomed back a son they watched grow up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2026

Before, him not showing up would elicit a National Guard-sized response in Luke.

From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss