petition for

Frequency: 8.018.0 per million words

Used to indicate the purpose or goal of the petition.

petitionPREPOSITION + PETITION

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for

Examples (10)

  • The community launched a petition for cleaner air.
  • They are gathering signatures for a petition for a new pedestrian crossing.
  • The students submitted a petition for extended library hours.
  • Her petition for divorce was granted last month.
  • Local government supports the petition for a new hospital.
  • He can file a petition for writ of habeas corpus.
  • Many residents signed the petition for better public transport.
  • The advocacy group presented a petition for stricter environmental laws.
  • There was a strong petition for the preservation of the historic building.
  • The workers filed a petition for higher wages.