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How to pronounce petitioning in British English
“petitioning” pronunciation by British speakers
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“petitioning” in real sentences — British speakers
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There clearly is an issue, because we have people petitioning to get it banned.
The Scottish Parliament
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is very respectful and supportive of the process of people petitioning this institution and yet
UK Parliament
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making and shaping laws and holding the government to account by voting petitioning campaigning and more
UK Parliament
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Why real speech
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