PETITIONING (FOR) Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

petitioning (for)

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present participle of petition (for)

as in pressing (for)

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Since the creation of the Elite Player Performance Plan (EPPP) in 2011, there have been four categories of academies, each requiring an ascending level of investment and support staff.

— Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
In July, the Arapaho and Shoshone councils passed ordinances requiring religious groups to seek their approval before operating on Wind River.

— Savannah Peters, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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