Sentence examples for we were petitioned from inspiring English sources
The phrase "we were petitioned" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when indicating that a request or appeal was made to a group or individual, often in a formal context. Example: "After careful consideration, we were petitioned by the community to address the issue of traffic safety in our neighborhood."
He said the administration halted the rule because "we were petitioned by dozens and dozens of cities and municipalities to in fact delay because it cost between $100,000 and $800,000 to follow the regulations that were put in place… This is great if you have a lot of money".
"What we're petitioning against is ITV's decision to use the song in their coverage, and the regularity with which it is forced upon our gentle ears".
As a member of the city's rental horse advisory board, we are petitioning for hitching posts, a dedicated carriage lane and microchips to identify horses, and offering input into driver licensing by the Department of Consumer Affairs.
"Though we've been petitioning for years, rather than an improvement the situation has deteriorated.
Because Congress oversees what can be built on or near the Mall, we have been petitioning the House and the Senate with various bills since 1999.
Recently, EPA has been petitioned to remove all refuge requirements.
The Revolution Will Not Be Petitioned.
"All we can do is petition central government not to give him any more money for what he's doing to the business community," says Flude.
"With the help of lawyers from C.A.A., we are going to be petitioning the N.F.L. to consider changing its player-eligibility rules — we don't see why he should have to be three years past his last high-school season to be drafted.
She's petitioning for the Keystone pipeline.
I'm petitioning for that coat.
