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How to pronounce petitioned in American English

“petitioned” pronunciation by American speakers

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  1. very concerned and have petitioned the President for a meeting and petitioned the Department of Education

    The Obama White House

  2. successfully petitioned and were granted resettlement in Denver, Colorado.

    National Archives

  3. is not listed, petitioned, proposed or a warranted but precluded.

    US Fish & Wildlife Service

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