petitioned (for)

past tense of petition (for)

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required
Verb
  • Drivers turning right are required to wait for pedestrians to cross, and those going straight must wait along with them.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 July 2026
  • They are not required to present all their evidence and can use secondhand information, or hearsay.
    ABC News, ABC News, 5 July 2026
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“Petitioned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioned%20%28for%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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