have petitioned
- present perfect of petition.
Example Sentences
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These environmentalists have petitioned to protect the burrowing owl before, most recently in 2003 when scientists like Lynne Trulio noticed a worrisome decline in the population of burrowing owls across the state.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 11, 2024
Investors have petitioned the Supreme Court, seeking a hearing in the event of Byju's challenging the tribunal's decision.
From BBC ● Mar. 10, 2024
At the U District station, advocates seeking restrooms have petitioned City Hall.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 8, 2023
Equinor and BP have petitioned state authorities to renegotiate their power contracts.
From New York Times ● Aug. 7, 2023
Listen: “In every stage of these oppressions we have petitioned for redress in the most humble terms; our repeated petitions have been answered only by repeated injury.”
From The Short Constitution by Russell, William F.
