The request elicited seven responses for renovating the psychiatric building and building new structures on the rest of the site.

Would the request even elicit ridicule?

Gone are the days when a request for pesto elicited a "Say what?"

A request for readers' comments on frequent-flier upgrades in last week's column elicited a large response.

Our requests elicited recurrent cliches and stereotypes: Americans are given to confession.

The request for odd expat acting experiences in the world of foreign television and film has elicited some worthy answers from around the world.

His request for contributions elicited a response from thousands and led to the creation the Nothing But Nets foundation in partnership with the United Nations Foundation.

But a request through his publicist, the ubiquitous Howard Rubenstein, elicited no telephone conversation, only remarks delivered through Rubenstein.

An identical request made to Leading Hotels of the World, the hotel's reservation service, elicited the response that the cheapest option was a "one-bedroom villa" at the rate of $480.

He'd like a better autograph than the "Regards, Pablo Neruda" that his first request elicits.