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requires
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Protecting these landmarks requires collaboration among civic leaders, developers, property owners, architects, preservationists and engaged citizens.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026 -
Black spot requires six to seven hours of continuous moisture to initiate infection.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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“Petitions (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/petitions%20%28for%29. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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