solicited

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He bought newspaper ads and solicited favorable editorials, appealing to Americans’ patriotic sympathies.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

Galleries are also closing and downsizing, and films that don’t oblige the content farm aren’t solicited as readily as influencer-helmed or easily digestible projects that can be played as background noise for scrolling.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Jagland also faces allegations that he solicited Epstein's help in obtaining a bank loan in another exchange, although it is not clear whether this materialised, according to Norwegian broadcaster NRK.

From BBC • Feb. 12, 2026

The company was bankrupt when the Italian eyewear company iVision Tech bought it in 2023 after being solicited by the French authorities, who were seeking to save a few jobs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

Along the way, in railcars, stations, and hotels, he solicited the views of strangers about the fair while keeping his own identity a secret.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson