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Tomorrow, administration officials will petition the court to allow the firing to proceed, opening up a space on the Board of Governors for a new appointee.

From Barron's • Jan. 21, 2026

Harry Daniels, Woods’ attorney, said he will petition the U.S.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 2, 2023

Raleigh police will petition for the release of the body-camera footage, per North Carolina law, police department spokesperson Jason Borneo said.

From Washington Post • Oct. 20, 2022

They reportedly will petition to be included on the Olympic team providing he can prove he has fully recovered.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2022

We will petition the Council––I’ll have it signed, sealed and delivered by noon today....

From Rope by Hall, Holworthy