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

But the law exempts prisoners from petitioning for amnesty if they are accused of such charges as military rebellion or promoting an invasion of Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

Danny tells them that they have to keep petitioning the school to claim justice.

From "Marcus Vega Doesn't Speak Spanish" by Pablo Cartaya