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“If WBD calls a special meeting ahead of its annual meeting to vote on the Netflix Agreement, Paramount will solicit proxies against such approval,” Ellison added.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

On normal occasions, the “Twitter” mailbag will solicit questions from its numerous followers for the sporadic foray into answering questions about the Mariners, Major League Baseball and the mysteries of life.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 24, 2023

In the interim as they attempt to rebuild the department, the town will solicit aid from the Goodhue County Sheriff’s Office.

From Washington Times • Aug. 15, 2023

The regulations are not expected to take effect right away and the administration will solicit comment on its proposals, according to sources.

From Reuters • Aug. 4, 2023

Mr. Beecher will solicit subscriptions in most of the principal towns of Massachusetts.

From The Journal of Negro History, Volume 5, 1920 by Various