petitioned (for)

past tense of petition (for)

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required
Verb
  • LeBlanc said the affected faculty members taught fewer classes than required by their contracts, and thus must reimburse the college.
    Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 Nov. 2025
  • Carriers are required to refund customers whose flights are canceled but not to cover costs such as food and hotels unless a delay or cancellation results from a factor within the control of the airlines, according to the Department of Transportation.
    JOSH FUNK, Arkansas Online, 8 Nov. 2025
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“Petitioned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioned%20%28for%29. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.

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