Example Sentences

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He has solicited more payments from San Francisco’s old-money elite than from tech companies, according to an analysis of filings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

Airbnb.org has solicited $9 million in donations from individuals and companies since the start of the fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 28, 2025

Musk has solicited employees on X, formerly Twitter, the social media platform he owns.

From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024

Harris has not publicly said why he has solicited so many limited partners to be involved with the Commanders.

From Washington Times • Jun. 7, 2023

The Duke de Luovo has solicited your hand.

From A Sicilian Romance by Radcliffe, Ann Ward