solicit

Example Sentences

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The agency would have to solicit public comment and an advisory committee of health and pharmacy experts would have to review the FDA’s research.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

It gave him broader latitude to solicit private donations to solve the city’s problems.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

He also proposed a “California Performance Review,” inspired by a similar effort in Texas throughout the 1990s, that would review state agencies and solicit input from employees to eliminate waste and inefficiencies.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Friedman struck down on of the restrictions, which indicated that reporters who "solicit" sensitive information could be barred from the building over security risks.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

There are currently about 245,000 Indians answering phones from all over the world or dialing out to solicit people for credit cards or cell phone bargains or overdue bills.

From "The World Is Flat" by Thomas L. Friedman