petition
Example Sentences
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His children, who live in New York, filed a court petition in late January to prevent witnesses to his death from being deported before they could be interviewed.
Ministers have formally rejected a reality TV star's petition for ice rinks to make wearing gloves compulsory for children, but MPs may still debate the issue.
From BBC
Media organizations successfully petitioned the court to unseal the documents.
From Salon
In granting Exxon Mobil’s petition, the justices signaled that they are unclear whether they even have the jurisdiction to consider the case before it is presented to a jury.
From Los Angeles Times
With petitions still being verified, 13 mayoral candidates have qualified for the June ballot.
From Los Angeles Times
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