“Lord Brougham presented my petition to the Lords, to obtain one or other of these demands.”

“The news comes after thousands of local people signed a petition protesting over plans to sell Altrincham ice rink for housing.”

“The common law remedy sought by the petitioner is not excluded by the Family Law Act.”

“When he did this the petitioner also handed him a pamphlet on Marxism and Trotskyism.”

“If the petitioner can show that he and his class stand together and will benefit or suffer rateably, then his ill motive is nothing to the point.”

“Because prayers are requests, it implies that the petitioner believes that the petitionee is capable of granting beneficence.”

“Later petitioners laid offerings of food on the altar in front of the deity's statue.”

“It also provided civil remedies to petitioners seeking redress which was unavailable at common law.”

“The petitioners roundly charged the masons with unskilfulness in their work.”

“Thousands have signed our petitions, and sent in letters of support saying how the new stadium will rejuvenate the town.”

“Each service includes short scripture readings, petitions regarding mourning, suggestions for reflection, and room for journaling.”

“Thus, after four years of unsuccessful petitions to their state leaders, the backcountry farmers rebelled.”