Answer: soliciting

AnswerCrossword Clue
solicitingSOLICIT, to petition (to make a formal request)
solicitingproposition (someone) especially as or in the character of a prostitute
solicitingto make petition to entreat
solicitingtry to obtain by usually urgent requests or pleas solicited donations
solicitingoffer to have sexual relations with someone for money
solicitingentice or lure especially into evil
solicitingmake solicitation importune
solicitingurge (as one's cause) strongly
solicitingapproach with a request or plea solicited Congress for funding