petitioned (for)

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

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  • Again, amendments to association governing documents may be required to avoid any incompatibilities.
    Evonne Andris, Miami Herald, 9 Apr. 2026
  • One of those involved the ship's toilet, which has had problems dumping liquid waste overboard as required.
    William Harwood, CBS News, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Petitioned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioned%20%28for%29. Accessed 11 Apr. 2026.

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