PETITIONED (FOR) Synonyms: 29 Similar Words

petitioned (for)

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past tense of petition (for)

as in pressed (for)

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Taking the jury back in time Each day of the trial has required explanations for how the world was different in 1996, a reminder for the older jurors and a remedial education for the younger ones.

— Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Once air conditioning is installed, landlords are required to maintain the unit, so property owners aren’t just looking at a one-time cost.

— Caitlin McGlade, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026

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