solicited

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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

Scott Boras, the agent for Julio Urías, declined to say whether any team had offered Urías a contract this year but said he has not solicited offers from any clubs.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Lurie has solicited over $40 million in private donations, and a City Hall-aligned group has raised over $60 million in donations and commitments for downtown revitalization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

White proprietors who cater exclusively to Negro trade stood in doorways and solicited us.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin