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as in seducer
one that tries to get a person to give in to a desire
money, that great solicitor that has often succeeded in persuading people to sell their very souls
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as in petitioner
one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift
even a billionaire doesn't have the wherewithal to grant the wish of every deserving solicitor who comes his way
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Recent Examples of solicitor
Also present were Sigmon's attorney and spiritual adviser, a representative from the prosecuting solicitor's office, a sheriff's investigator and three members of the news media.
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arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Also present were Sigmon’s attorney and spiritual advisor, a representative from the prosecuting solicitor’s office, a sheriff’s investigator and three members of the news media.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
Lloyd George also disregarded a seven-page plea letter written by Ruth’s solicitor, John Bickford, played by Toby Jones in the series.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The District Court of New South Wales and Ozen's instructing solicitor, Talal Krayem' didn't immediately reply when contacted by PEOPLE for further information.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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arkansasonline.com, 8 Mar. 2025
Also present were Sigmon’s attorney and spiritual advisor, a representative from the prosecuting solicitor’s office, a sheriff’s investigator and three members of the news media.
—Jeffrey Collins, Los Angeles Times, 8 Mar. 2025
Lloyd George also disregarded a seven-page plea letter written by Ruth’s solicitor, John Bickford, played by Toby Jones in the series.
—Maelle Beauget-Uhl, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025
The District Court of New South Wales and Ozen's instructing solicitor, Talal Krayem' didn't immediately reply when contacted by PEOPLE for further information.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for solicitor
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Mike Jabo, Porter County’s director of planning and stormwater management, has said the petitioner requested placement on Wednesday’s Plan Commission agenda, but the staff didn’t place it there.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2025
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In August 2023, a judgment was entered against Kelly totaling $10.3 million, which was to be paid to the petitioners, the court filing states.—
Minyvonne Burke,
NBC News,
8 Feb. 2025
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The men live with a group of single women, known as the temptresses, while the women move in with a group of single men, dubbed the tempters.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes,
13 Mar. 2025
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Jesus again rejects material gain, and finally banishes the tempter: Satan is not the real God, because there is only one God; the Devil doesn’t have the best tunes.—
James Wood,
The New Yorker,
5 Aug. 2024
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The beggars, widows, and families with sick relatives who once made a pilgrimage to the gates of the parliament building in the Green Zone to beg lawmakers for help are now barred from entry.—
Ned Parker,
Foreign Affairs,
12 Feb. 2012
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All the beggars at the intersection of Lee Road and the off-ramp of I-4 are completely out of hand.—
Ticked Off,
Orlando Sentinel,
18 July 2024
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The next most frequent requesters are everyday people.—
Reshma Ramachandran,
The Conversation,
16 Apr. 2025
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However, defense officials don't forward Signal messages – meaning FOIA requesters wouldn't be able to see them.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
27 Mar. 2025
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Video of the Russian strike and its aftermath showed mangled and bloodied bodies lying motionless, burning cars and debris covering the road, as screams and sirens wailed in the background.—
Justin Porter,
New York Times,
14 Apr. 2025
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Emergency sirens can be heard as people run in panic, while others can be seen lying on the ground.—
Rosa Rahimi,
CNN Money,
13 Apr. 2025
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“Solicitor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/solicitor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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