Example Sentences

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Eliciting the right antibodies to disarm SARS-CoV-2, the virus responsible for the current pandemic, is the goal of dozens of vaccine developers, several of which have already launched human trials in record time.

From Scientific American • May 28, 2020

Eliciting the simultaneous reaction of “I want to do that!” and “I could never do that!” is rare, and sneaky.

From Salon • Aug. 9, 2019

Eliciting consumers’ emotions is not without its risks, of course.

From The Guardian • May 10, 2019

Eliciting rock star adoration from a crowd of 150 auto journalists and 650 Tesla owners, Musk took the stage Thursday in Hawthorne amid flashing lights and booming techno beats.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2016

Eliciting no reply from the fence post, Kent returned to the Eyrie, called up Hedgerow House, and declined Blair’s proposition.

From The Secret of Lonesome Cove by Adams, Samuel Hopkins