How to Use solicitation in a Sentence

solicitation

noun
  • But in the last few months, those solicitations have dried up.
    — Lydia Depillis, New York Times, 6 Apr. 2025
  • Voce has now agreed to withdraw its proxy solicitation for those board changes.
    — Patrick Danner, ExpressNews.com, 2 Jan. 2020
  • How did the team's solicitation of fan input change the project's scope?
    — Sam MacHkovech, Ars Technica, 16 June 2020
  • The notice was not a solicitation for bids and did not say how the project would be funded.
    — Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026
  • Jones is charged with one count of solicitation of murder for hire, the statement says.
    — Chris Harris, PEOPLE.com, 19 Apr. 2018
  • Rivera said in an email, adding that the city posted a contract solicitation last week.
    — oregonlive, 20 Dec. 2019
  • Be wary of personal solicitations on your doorstep or over the phone.
    — Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 10 Oct. 2024
  • Last week, the city closed the books on the second solicitation window.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Dec. 2021
  • All but a few of those arrested are charged with solicitation.
    — Kevin Grasha, The Enquirer, 1 Sep. 2021
  • At the bottom of the card is a pitiful solicitation that the card be returned.
    — John Hirschauer, National Review, 12 Oct. 2019
  • She was charged with one count of solicitation to commit murder, a class C felony.
    — David K. Li, NBC News, 7 June 2023
  • Formal charges have yet to be filed in connection to the solicitation sting.
    — Lawrence Andrea, The Indianapolis Star, 17 May 2022
  • Now, the group plans make such solicitations throughout the cycle.
    — Michelle Ye Hee Lee, Washington Post, 14 Mar. 2018
  • Begin with the links in the solicitation text and follow that journey through the receipt of the gift.
    — Expert Panel®, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2022
  • These tow truck companies that just show up on scene, so ban accident scene solicitation in the first place.
    — Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2025
  • When Dean arrived, the deputies busted him on a charge of solicitation.
    — Madeleine Marr, miamiherald, 21 Mar. 2018
  • Lambesis pleaded guilty to a solicitation of murder charge and was sentenced to six years in prison.
    — City News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2021
  • The board intends to complete the solicitation process and present a full transition plan for the school by the end of the spring.
    — Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, NOLA.com, 9 Feb. 2018
  • He is charged with conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud and solicitation of bribery.
    — CNN, 16 Nov. 2021
  • So in his way of thinking, the invitation to log on was a solicitation.
    — Jack Greiner, Cincinnati.com, 3 June 2020
  • The man, Willie Richardson, now faces one count of child solicitation.
    — Holly V. Hays, USA TODAY, 25 Feb. 2021
  • Seven men were charged with felony child solicitation in the sting, according to the release.
    — Sarah Nelson, The Indianapolis Star, 30 Apr. 2021
  • People have mistaken my presence as a solicitation when that is far from the truth, and that is an issue.
    — Jacqueline Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 5 June 2020
  • The solicitation for feedback on the questions below will be open for 60 days.
    — Jon McGowan, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The wording of the solicitation suggests the state intends to take its case to the Supreme Court.
    — Brian Maffly, The Salt Lake Tribune, 21 Oct. 2021
  • The action is the culminating step in the city’s formal solicitation process for the site.
    — Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2020
  • There is never an admission charge or a solicitation of funds at the Center's events.
    — Bea L. Hines, miamiherald, 14 May 2018
  • That's the … hard pill to swallow, meaning how does a person with a good family and a loving wife have the need for solicitation?
    — Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025
  • Buetikofer is charged with multiple felonies, including four counts of solicitation of a minor.
    — Lauren Victory, CBS News, 20 Apr. 2026
  • In light of the City Council vote, city staff plans to look into whether a solicitation process, which lasts about six months, is the best route.
    — David Hernandez, sandiegouniontribune.com, 12 July 2018

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