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Recent Examples of Synonyms for petitioned (for)
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While the Gaza ceasefire deal required the immediate handover of all remaining bodies, Hamas said destruction in the enclave has made some difficult to locate.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
17 Oct. 2025 -
The impact of the blast is still being felt by the characters this season — Amelia Shepherd (Caterina Scorsone), whose patient was responsible for the explosion, required an intervention from Meredith Grey (Ellen Pompeo) and Maggie Pierce (Kelly McCreary).—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
17 Oct. 2025
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“Petitioned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioned%20%28for%29. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.
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