The citizens, petitioning for clearer air quality regulations, gathered outside city hall with signs and petitions.

She waved petitely at the departing train.

Despite her petiteness, she dominated every dance floor with effortless confidence.

Despite repeated petitionings, the board refused to reconsider the zoning decision.

Ms. Petit accepted the award with a graceful bow.

Dr. Petite accepted the award on behalf of her research team.

Petites often struggle to find jeans that fit.

The committee examined the petitional document before deciding whether to grant the requested review.

In the old folktale, the petitive form of the verb made the protagonist's wishes sound like prayers.

She arranged the petits fours on a silver platter for the guests.