be solicitous
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Britain had resolved to be solicitous toward the new president, and it fell to Mr. Darroch to lead the charm offensive.
From New York Times ● Sep. 11, 2020
Some observers predict the governor will be solicitous to the McCain family’s wishes.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 26, 2018
In questioning suspects, he could be solicitous or circumspect, and he understood the menace to be had in silence.
From New York Times ● Feb. 9, 2018
While I do my best to be solicitous, his eyelids droop and he barely speaks.
From The Guardian ● Apr. 10, 2016
He bids them not be solicitous to speak, but to live well, and to edify others by their actions; and recommends himself and his widow-church of Antioch to their prayers.
From The Lives of the Fathers, Martyrs, and Principal Saints January, February, March by Alban Butler
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