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solicited

[ suh-lis-i-tid ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

sought by means of a request or invitation; asked for:
The journal publishes both solicited and unsolicited articles.
asked or invited to do, provide, or contribute to something:
She is a member of the American Academy of Neurology and serves as a solicited reviewer of NASA education products.
approached with an offer to engage in the exchange of sex for money:
A police officer was arrested after literally being caught on duty with his pants down in the company of a solicited prostitute.
influenced or incited to action, especially wrong or illegal action:
If the solicited party accomplishes the contemplated act, the one who instigated it may be punished as an accessory.

Scenes elicited intimate comments from the cast and crew about whose perspective solicited more empathy or felt more realistic.

There was one witness whose statement had not been solicited by the police.

He solicited aid from many regional players, including Iran and Uzbekistan in particular but also Russia and Turkey.

In 2002, the U.S. government solicited proposals for replacing the Sea Kings with a new, modern helicopter.

Eventually a few questions were solicited from the audience and those watching the livestream online.

At one time a rich meat merchant of the neighborhood solicited her hand.

Mr. Collins' advice and counsel was solicited by some of the first lawyers, and land speculators, in matters of real estate.

His highness's ministers and chiefs there tendered his submission, and solicited the clemency of the British government.

As for patronage, it has been said that no appointment was ever solicited for anyone by a member of the liberal party.

His grace, having sent for the offender, reasoned with him, and solicited the priest to question him on any learned subject.

April 19, 2024tortuous

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