100 Examples of sentences containing the common noun "petition"

Definition

A "Petition" is a formal written request, typically one signed by many people, appealing to an authority concerning a particular cause or issue. It can also refer to the act of making a formal request or appeal.

Synonyms

• Request
• Appeal
• Plea
• Application
• Entreaty
• Proposal

Antonyms

• Denial
• Rejection
• Refusal
• Disavowal

Examples

1. The citizens decided to petition the local government for improved public transportation.
2. She plans to petition the school board for a new playground.
3. They organized a rally to petition for climate change action.
4. The group will petition the mayor to increase funding for the library.
5. He decided to petition for a change in the zoning laws.
6. The activists will petition Congress to pass the new healthcare bill.
7. The residents gathered signatures to petition for a new park.
8. She hopes to petition the court for custody of her children.
9. The students are going to petition their professors for an extension on the project.
10. They wrote a letter to petition the governor for clemency.
11. The community came together to petition for better street lighting.
12. He plans to petition the university to allow pets in dormitories.
13. The organization will petition the state legislature for more funding.
14. They decided to petition the council for a no-smoking policy in public areas.
15. The parents rallied to petition for safer school zones.
16. She had to petition the judge for a new trial after the verdict.
17. The workers decided to petition for better working conditions.
18. He hopes that the signatures will help to petition for a new law.
19. The committee is set to petition for a grant to support local arts.
20. They will petition the company to change its environmental policies.
21. The activist group plans to petition for an end to plastic pollution.
22. She will petition the board for a scholarship fund.
23. The non-profit organization aims to petition for affordable housing.
24. They gathered in front of the courthouse to petition for justice.
25. The residents decided to petition for a new traffic signal.
26. She is going to petition for a leave of absence from work.
27. The coalition seeks to petition for a ban on fracking.
28. They will petition their representatives to support the bill.
29. The students intend to petition for a later start time for classes.
30. He wants to petition the government for reparations.
31. The local artists will petition for a mural project in the community.
32. She plans to petition the organization for a position on the board.
33. The environmentalists are prepared to petition for a wildlife protection act.
34. The team decided to petition for a change in the league rules.
35. They need to petition for permission to hold the event in the park.
36. The group aims to petition for funding to support mental health services.
37. She was encouraged to petition for a better grading system.
38. The community leaders will petition the state for more resources.
39. They organized a meeting to petition for community safety measures.
40. He decided to petition the management for a pay raise.
41. The volunteers are going to petition for a food bank in their area.
42. The activists will petition for a more inclusive policy.
43. She intends to petition the school district for better resources.
44. The team plans to petition for a new sports facility.
45. They will petition the city council for a cleanup initiative.
46. The organization seeks to petition for rights for marginalized communities.
47. He has decided to petition for a pardon.
48. The residents want to petition for stricter noise regulations.
49. The youth group is going to petition for a youth center.
50. They are gathering signatures to petition for a local art fair.
51. She plans to petition the university for a program change.
52. The workers decided to petition for better benefits.
53. The committee will petition for a new playground in the neighborhood.
54. They aim to petition for more affordable healthcare options.
55. He hopes to petition for a grant to fund his research.
56. The activists will petition to protect endangered species.
57. She intends to petition for tuition assistance.
58. The parents organized to petition for a school safety program.
59. They are planning to petition the government for better infrastructure.
60. The local group wants to petition for a ban on single-use plastics.
61. She is preparing to petition the court for a restraining order.
62. The community will petition for a new library.
63. He plans to petition for a reduction in property taxes.
64. They decided to petition for a new recycling program.
65. The coalition aims to petition for social justice reforms.
66. She is gathering support to petition for mental health resources.
67. The group will petition for a city-wide composting initiative.
68. They intend to petition the authorities for better public services.
69. The organization will petition for refugee rights.
70. He hopes to petition for a change in the law regarding animal welfare.
71. The citizens plan to petition for a new high school.
72. They are set to petition for more funding for the arts.
73. The committee decided to petition for a community garden.
74. She has organized a group to petition for safer roads.
75. The students will petition for a new student center.
76. The residents are going to petition for a noise ordinance.
77. They will petition for the preservation of historic buildings.
78. He is going to petition for a scholarship for underprivileged students.
79. The group aims to petition for a ban on discrimination.
80. She plans to petition the local council for a farmers' market.
81. The activists will petition for environmental protection.
82. They gathered signatures to petition for a new fire station.
83. The community leaders decided to petition for more police presence.
84. She hopes to petition for a new health clinic in the area.
85. They want to petition for an increase in the minimum wage.
86. The organization plans to petition for better mental health services.
87. He will petition for better access to public transportation.
88. The group seeks to petition for a living wage.
89. She is preparing to petition for a new sports team at school.
90. The coalition will petition for a ban on plastic bags.
91. They intend to petition for better access to education.
92. The community will petition for a safer neighborhood.
93. He wants to petition the government for infrastructure improvements.
94. She plans to petition for increased funding for science programs.
95. They organized a letter-writing campaign to petition for change.
96. The residents hope to petition the city for new sidewalks.
97. The activists intend to petition for a climate action plan.
98. She will petition for a new road to be built in their area.
99. The group plans to petition for more recreational facilities.
100. They decided to petition for a community center for youth programs.