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

The neighbors petitioned the city council for better street lighting after the recent accidents.

Ms. Petit accepted the award with a graceful bow.

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

The council was surprised by the volume of petitioning that arrived before the deadline.

The community presented a petition to the city council calling for safer pedestrian crossings.

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

At the tea party, she sampled several petits from the pastry tray and smiled at their delicate flavors.

The community submitted several petitions to the council demanding better park maintenance.

At the country fair, I bought a warm petit pâté filled with seasoned beef and caramelized onions.