Example Sentences

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No key companies have collapsed or faced allegations, revelations that have elicited crises of confidence in past crashes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

New eyes on the band have elicited a seemingly increased enthusiasm and energy that’s perhaps unexpected from seasoned septuagenarians.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

Exactly what concessions its partners may have elicited from the BJP remains to be seen.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2024

Some fires haven’t resulted in deaths, but have elicited enormous response from the fire department and even closed down whole arterial roads, as when a building on Madison caught fire last year.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 5, 2024

It was not intentional—I only meant to express my thanks—but I have elicited something dangerous.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins