petition
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A petition to cut the VAT rate in pubs, bars and restaurants has now had nearly 200,000 signatures.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The LA Local could not independently verify those claims beyond confirming the petition had been filed with the city.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
The petition says Reiner's inability to access the trust money meant he could not pay the lawyer.
From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026
“Those trusts, and Nick’s interest in them, are not at issue here,” the petition reads.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
At the end of the period, I quickly took a shower, got dressed, and rushed to the main office to pick up a petition.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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The Bill of Rights
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