solicit
verb (used with object)
to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc..
had solicited
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past perfectof solicit.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Guilfoyle’s lawyer disputed that she had solicited a $3 million investment and said she hasn’t pursued private business ventures since entering public service.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026
A spokesperson for Bondi later confirmed she had solicited Trump's donation.
From Salon ● Nov. 27, 2024
He dismissed a question about his own sexuality as "ridiculous" and refuted any suggestion he had solicited attention from Mr Spacey or reciprocated contact.
From BBC ● Jul. 3, 2023
As she raced to a Senate vote this week, Stabenow acknowledged she had solicited feedback from “all the stakeholders … including Sam” on cryptocurrency regulation.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 17, 2022
I passed the same taverns and amusement places where the hawkers had solicited me on previous evenings.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
