petition

Example Sentences

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Before his arrest, the church was known for having led petitions calling for religious freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal

A petition claiming he cannot "fully support" his constituency and demanding his resignation has attracted more than 2,000 signatures.

From BBC

Only someone with legal standing — an executor, heir, creditor or beneficiary, for example — can typically file a petition in a case such as this.

From MarketWatch

"I am starting a petition to try and get the SMA on the newborn screening heel group testing from birth," Nelson, 34, said on her Instagram story.

From BBC

Khan did not find out about the court’s action until 2015, when her husband petitioned to adjust her status so she could obtain a green card.

From Los Angeles Times