petitions (for)

present tense third-person singular of petition (for)

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requires
Verb
  • Supporters of the parking lot say the land is currently uninhabited and requires consistent police presence to deter criminal activities.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 June 2026
  • For one, owning compute infrastructure also requires maintenance and constant upkeep, meaning that specialists have to be brought on board.
    Forbes.com, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026
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“Petitions (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitions%20%28for%29. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.

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