petitioned (for)

Definition of petitioned (for)next
past tense of petition (for)

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required
Verb
  • He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.
    Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 June 2026
  • Hansi Flick’s squad needs trimming, and Barca also know that income through sales will be required to meet La Liga’s spending rules.
    Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 3 June 2026
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“Petitioned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioned%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Jun. 2026.

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