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petition

[puh-tish-uhn] / pəˈtɪʃ ən /




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The petition calling for Trump and the White House to respect Japanese manga was first launched in March, when a couple of posts caught the attention of some fans.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Another petition, titled "support the ceramics industry and protect British manufacturing jobs and skills", has reached more than 105,000 signatures, passing the threshold to be considered for a debate in Parliament.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A petition filed by Reiner’s civil attorneys in a Los Angeles County court on Monday says that trustees overseeing the funds have denied them to him without legal justification, and the 32-year-old defendant needs them.

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

“We drew up a petition and presented it to the local board of education,” Ernest Doyle recalled.

From "Because They Marched" by Russell Freedman




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