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solicitude

[suh-lis-i-tood, -tyood] / səˈlɪs ɪˌtud, -ˌtyud /


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Mr. Cheadle matches the subdued gravity of Ms. Edebiri’s turn, although his tender solicitude has an affecting paternal pride and warmth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 17, 2026

In his review, Roger Ebert marveled at Bates’ talent for oscillating from “sweet solicitude to savage scorn.”

From Salon • Mar. 23, 2025

We’d already called for a Lyft so we didn’t take them up on the offer but were still touched by their solicitude.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 15, 2024

“Doing so will enable one to understand how it encourages pastoral solicitude while maintaining fidelity to the Lord Jesus Christ.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2023

Bill gave me instructions with such solicitude that I was alarmed.

From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin




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