Example Sentences
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The justices reject more than 99% of the petitions they receive to hear cases each year, according to the Supreme Court, and almost never reverse a decision to deny review.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026
One case concerns more than 50,000 petitions filed in federal courts in hopes of obtaining the release of detained immigrants.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 6, 2026
The Obama and George W. Bush administrations together filed just eight petitions in 16 years.
From Salon ● Jul. 3, 2026
A number of petitions have been filed in the state high court and the Supreme Court asking for a police complaint to be registered and judges to supervise the investigation.
From BBC ● Jun. 26, 2026
After an intense lobbying campaign, which included letters, petitions, and more picketing, Carvie Oldham agreed to meet with tenants to hear their grievances—an important first.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
