petitioned

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All these groups petitioned the court for review in their cases.

From Slate • Jun. 2, 2026

A trade group that launched last year, called the Association of Value Airlines, recently petitioned the government for a $2.5 billion pool that budget carriers can tap to “keep airfares affordable.”

From Barron's • May 8, 2026

The Wall Street Journal reported in September that the Long-Term Stock Exchange petitioned the SEC to eliminate the quarterly earnings report requirement, and within days, President Trump and Atkins both said they supported the idea.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 5, 2026

The company recently petitioned the FCC for permission to launch a prototype satellite made with a mirror 60 feet wide that could launch as soon as this summer.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

She’d petitioned the DA to drop the obstruction charge.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin