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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Not every driver wants a truck that requires DIY installations or extreme customization to include basic features.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 July 2026
The article concludes that genuine empowerment requires substantial capital investment, not just goodwill, to build effective support systems.

— Lisa Curtis, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026

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