petitioned

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The scientists created the nonprofit Florida Flamingo Working Group, which successfully petitioned the state to declare the flamingo indigenous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The Knights of Malta welcomed him, petitioned the pope for special dispensation, and made him a Knight of the Order of St. John.

From Slate • Jun. 6, 2026

Ghana has formally petitioned the African Union and initiated efforts to repatriate nationals.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The New York Times had petitioned the judge in White Plains, New York, to unseal the note, arguing there was no need to keep it secret.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Before long, they petitioned the state to change the prison’s name back to Sing Sing, and in 1983, the state did.

From "Newjack: Guarding Sing Sing" by Ted Conover