petition
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In the House, Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, still in a bit of a hole after having signed the Epstein files discharge petition, said that she is preparing her own legislation.
From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026
Since then, more than 4,000 people have signed petitions to recall the mayor and three other council members who supported the project, according to petition organizers.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 26, 2026
I’d like to start a petition for Stagecoach to book Pitbull every year — and bring him to Coachella too!
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026
If assets exist, a petition for administration should be filed to appoint a personal representative; in some cases, probate can be initiated by an interested party.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
We had submitted an extensive clemency petition to the governor with affidavits from family members and color photographs, but I didn't expect anything in response.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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The Bill of Rights
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