PETITIONS (FOR) Synonyms: 27 Similar Words

petitions (for)

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present tense third-person singular of petition (for)

as in presses (for)

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Harnessing that opportunity requires both the resources to teach CPR effectively and the policies to ensure every student has the chance to learn it.

— Meng Yang, Time, 18 Oct. 2026
Any plan for red-light traffic cameras requires engineering and location approval from DOT officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 Oct. 2026

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