solicited

Example Sentences

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Bhakta solicited ideas from locals about what to do with the property and hosted neighborhood barbecues on campus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

“Kevin Juin solicited more than $2 million in purported loans to invest in a lingerie company, while funneling the money to personal accounts to fund a luxurious lifestyle,” said Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

Prosecutors said Monday they would seek additional charges against Rozier in the sports betting case because they had developed evidence that the 10-year NBA veteran solicited a bribe during an alleged gambling scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2026

San Francisco in 2022 placed tight restrictions on so-called behested payments, or donations solicited by officials to third-party groups they support.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 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