Sentence examples for trying to elicit something from inspiring English sources

The draw for the Thursday-Friday rounds had just been released and two wily Fleet Streeters, noting that Anthony Kim would be playing with McIlroy, were trying to elicit something juicy and headline-worthy.

Should the person comment further, trying to elicit something more from you, simply repeat the phrase: "As I've already said, you'll be the first to know of any news".

The movie begins in medias neurosis, with Spielrein, visibly distraught, rocking back and forth, making faces, and touching herself in peculiar ways as Jung patiently tries to elicit something coherent from her disconnected utterances.

Cross-examination during trials often amounts to a battle of wills: Witnesses take the stand, intent on sticking to certain talking points; lawyers have their own agenda, trying to elicit a concession or something that serves to question a witness's credibility.

And that's something plenty of games trying to elicit crocodile tears could learn from.

We're just trying to elicit some kind of response".

I was trying to elicit a factual response.

Still, she is not trying to elicit tears.

But coziness seemed to be what Sanders was trying to elicit next.

His lawyer, Roland Thau, gamely pushed on, trying to elicit some useful testimony.

I'm trying to elicit an emotional response – that's what dance must do".