Verb (used with object) : He solicited aid from the minister. ,to solicit the committee for funds. From Dictionary.com.
Verb (used without object) : No soliciting allowed in this building. From Dictionary.com.
Isaac, whose sanction they earnestly solicited, is expressive of the character of a superstitious people. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
He was again solicited to restore peace to his country, by timely compliance with the will of his sovereign. From Wordnik.com. [The History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire] Reference
I signed up for a card after I got a call solicited by Capitol One offering 4. 9\% for life of the card. From Wordnik.com. Reference
We came back to the RV and I once again solicited help from Richard, even though he insisted that I’m a better blower (snicker …). From Wordnik.com. [Max’s First Tubing Adventure!] Reference
As for the kind of information being solicited, that is undoubtedly going into investigation files, which are exempt from FOIA or PA rules. From Wordnik.com. [The Volokh Conspiracy » Can You FOIA to Find Out If You Have Been Reported to the White House? And What is the ACLU’s Position?] Reference
It's amazing the stuff that I find out about after it's already been solicited, which is why I reluctantly jumped back on the Previews bandwagon. From Wordnik.com. [The ADD Blog at Comic Book Galaxy] Reference
We "solicited" those "donations" based on the promise that we would return to the white house and give the "donors" favors. From Wordnik.com. [Who Knows What The Clintons Are Thinking? Only The Clintons Do.] Reference
So here you are, as President and Co., with this nifty classified doc that says lots of Really Good Stuff for you, bc you kind of solicited it to make sure it did. From Wordnik.com. [Firedoglake » Where’s the Stamp?] Reference
The heralds state they were "solicited," and "on credible report" informed of the facts. From Wordnik.com. [Shakespeare's Family] Reference
Also, they have "solicited" on at least one occasion Vail Daily staff in the past six months to fill Mountaineer positions. From Wordnik.com. [The Vail Trail - All Sections] Reference
At each visit I talked, always casually, of the new kindergarten, and gave its date of opening, but never "solicited" pupils. From Wordnik.com. [The Girl and the Kingdom Learning to Teach] Reference
An Offaly man "solicited" another man to kill a man he "blamed" for the drowning of his son, the Central Criminal Court heard today. From Wordnik.com. [Top Stories: BreakingNews.ie] Reference
Incidentally, the suit also stated that, despite previous claims, it was Murray who sought out and "solicited" the signer "to take care of his individual health needs.". From Wordnik.com. [E! Online (US) - Top Stories] Reference
We've cruised the neighborhood and solicited at offices. From Wordnik.com. [Saying 'No' To Fund-Raisers] Reference
Tracking back, testimonies solicited, fewer testimonies given. From Wordnik.com. [Yr Wire] Reference
To find out, Shroyer solicited 39 college-age female and male volunteers. From Wordnik.com. [Flip-Flop Flaws] Reference
It has also solicited bids for buttons and Frisbees with FEMA's 800 number. From Wordnik.com. [Appearance Counts] Reference
He also solicited their ideas for products and how to better run the business. From Wordnik.com. [Who's The Guy Who's Buying Newsweek?] Reference
“You solicited me,” Craig told Karsnia, according to a tape of the exchange. From Wordnik.com. [Talk To The Hand] Reference
Walker put up his own cash and solicited support from sponsors such as Coca-Cola. From Wordnik.com. [HIP HOP BIG TOP] Reference
That would exploit his subjects and leave the audience merely solicited instead of moved. From Wordnik.com. [The Storm Of The Eye] Reference
He solicited my advice on the movie and offered me advice on my career, women, longevity. From Wordnik.com. [Me And Igi And The Fickle Finger Of Fame] Reference
He solicited money for "GYWO" only so he could buy a seersucker suit for his July wedding. From Wordnik.com. [Powell Pulls Through] Reference
Gore also solicited help from his boss, a veteran of three presidential debates with Perot. From Wordnik.com. [Beware Veeps Bearing Gifts] Reference
I walk across the parking lot and am solicited by a homeless man sitting against the wall. From Wordnik.com. [One Last Thing Before You Go] Reference
Al Pacino -- perhaps he should have solicited Tweets in order to write an acceptance speech?. From Wordnik.com. [Emmy Awards 2010: Live Tweets during the telecast] Reference
I solicited his assessment on an array of influences conflating our modern ethnological tempest. From Wordnik.com. [John Wellington Ennis: White Man's Burden: A History of Nationalism from Leonard Zeskind (VIDEO)] Reference
I leave the party with Dan's email address, solicited after some elbow nuzzling during a game of Twister. From Wordnik.com. [What They Meant] Reference
While he has solicited donations, it was as an experiment, not because publishers weren't buying his books. From Wordnik.com. [Janelle Brown: Creatives at a Crossroads] Reference
When they came toward him, he paused still gripping his trophy, and gave them a look that solicited approval. From Wordnik.com. [The Warden] Reference
Such sentiments permeate the virtual world, solicited in bulk by chat sites mourning the latest Kennedy death. From Wordnik.com. [The Trouble With Virtual Grief] Reference
A Riady protege, former Commerce Department official and top DNC fund raiser, he solicited most of the bad cash. From Wordnik.com. [On The Trail Of A 'China Connection'] Reference
In December, the state solicited proposals for outside securities-litigation services for North Carolina's various pension funds. From Wordnik.com. [Attorney General Candidate Was Active Political Donor] Reference
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