as in to press (for)
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Starting with the graduating class of 2031, students will be required to complete the course to earn a diploma.
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“Petition (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petition%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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