soliciting

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The nonprofit has considered soliciting sponsorships that would allow car companies to showcase vehicles with backdrops and raised platforms, though Barnes said the group may not pursue the event.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

Metro blog, soliciting interviews from Angelenos who seemed desperate for a line to the Westside.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

We have seen evidence that Black Trans Alliance is still soliciting donations from the public, despite being struck off by Companies House in 2025 for failing to submit its accounts.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

“Maybe they’re on a cruise somewhere, or in Hawaii or some other great place. We want those pictures,” Levin said in a video soliciting images from the public.

From Salon • Apr. 5, 2026

No one noticed; they worked for a public radio station, in the fund-raising department, and were surrounded by people who spent all day on the phone, soliciting pledges.

From "Interpreter of Maladies" by Jhumpa Lahiri