solicitation
noun
so·lic·i·ta·tion
sə-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən 
1
: the practice or act or an instance of soliciting
especially
: entreaty, importunity
2
: a moving or drawing force : incitement, allurement
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Examples of solicitation in a Sentence
the mail is always full of solicitations from worthy causes
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
No eligible applications were received for three zones — Route 7 in North Canaan, I-95 in Old Saybrook and I-95 in Norwalk — during the first phase of the solicitation.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024
The campaign also lifted its temporary pause on fundraising, sending multiple solicitations to supporters through emails and a tweet from the president’s account all pegged to Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 July 2024
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 July 2024
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Hugh Son, CNBC, 2 Aug. 2024
No eligible applications were received for three zones — Route 7 in North Canaan, I-95 in Old Saybrook and I-95 in Norwalk — during the first phase of the solicitation.
—Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2024
The campaign also lifted its temporary pause on fundraising, sending multiple solicitations to supporters through emails and a tweet from the president’s account all pegged to Vance’s selection as Trump’s running mate.
—Christian Datoc, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 16 July 2024
This material should not be construed as a recommendation, or advice or an offer or solicitation with respect to the purchase or sale of any investment.
—Katie Stockton, CNBC, 15 July 2024
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solicitation
noun
so·lic·i·ta·tion
sə-ˌli-sə-ˈtā-shən
: an act or practice or an instance of soliciting
solicitation of a proxy for a shareholder vote
specifically
: the crime of soliciting someone to commit a crime (as murder)
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