petitioned (for)

past tense of petition (for)

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  • But increasingly, the planet’s biggest pro clubs are signing younger and younger players to bigger and bigger contracts that deter their release when not required, either for fear of injury or fear of losing league games in their absence.
    Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Within Turning Point’s organizational structure, there are also several interconnected nonprofit groups, political action committees, and a for-profit merchandise company, none of which are required to publicly report their finances.
    Lily Mae Lazarus, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2025
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“Petitioned (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitioned%20%28for%29. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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