petitioning
Example Sentences
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Constellation is petitioning the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to bypass that delay.
From Barron's • May 11, 2026
In London, officials at the International Maritime Organization, the United Nations’ sea agency, have been frantically petitioning regional governments and the U.S. to allow safe passage for stranded ships.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 9, 2026
The women said they tried to raise awareness and have the factory investigated by petitioning politicians and holding lawful protests, but to no avail.
From BBC • Mar. 4, 2026
He was imprisoned for almost 15 years, not once petitioning his old college friend for mercy.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 30, 2025
He will read another letter from Etta declaring that Alex can continue to do community service at Shady Glen and another from the boy’s aunt and uncle, petitioning to remain his guardians.
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
