petitioned
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Eighteen parishioners successfully petitioned the Duke of Beaufort to remove Byfield from the position.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 7, 2026
For five years, Sister Schubert’s fans asked, begged and eventually petitioned for the return of a frozen food composed of two things: a small smoked sausage and a soft Parker House roll.
From Salon ● Sep. 7, 2026
Over the years, Narwat has petitioned chief minister, MPs and district officials, and written to the National Human Rights Commission, seeking improvements to the two Khedi Kalan schools.
From BBC ● Aug. 21, 2026
California Attorney General Rob Bonta had petitioned for an April 2027 start.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 4, 2026
In 1936, a delegation headed by the Parrish Street Gang petitioned the city for a twelfth grade at all-black Hillside Park High School.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
