finalizations

noun

plural of finalization
as in formalizations

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  1. sanctions
  2. approvals
  3. rubber stamps
  4. supports
  5. endorsements
  6. votes
  7. backings
Noun
  • Reporting Iran to the Security Council opens the country to possible sanctions and asset freezes, though such punitive measures are unlikely because Iran's allies Russia and China hold veto power on the panel.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Zelensky implores world leaders to toughen pressure on Russia as escalating missile and drone barrages pound Kyiv and other cities, killing civilians despite years of sanctions and diplomatic isolation.
    — Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of sanctions
Noun
  • Some experts say the call for a temporary halt to more approvals should not be taken as a rejection of potential foreign investment in the country, but rather as a mechanism to establish clear rules, especially around transparency.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Meanwhile, approvals for asylum in immigration courts have also hit a record low.
    — Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of approvals
Noun
  • Moreno enjoyed watching the kids decorate their sketchbooks, cleaning the rubber stamps when they were finished.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • There will be more rubber stamps on the way, as other shops still lag.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of rubber stamps
Noun
  • The trunk lid was reinforced and features a huge, adjustable carbon fiber wing mounted on trapezoidal supports.
    — Joel Feder, The Drive, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Millions of children live in families losing access to medical care, food, tax credits, and other supports as federal and state governments roll back eligibility for immigrants with and without legal status.
    — Claudia Boyd-Barrett, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
Noun
  • Serena’s net worth is estimated at $400 million, while Venus has over $50 million to her name built through prize money, endorsements, and investments.
    — Preston Fore, Fortune, 5 Sep. 2026
  • For decades selectors presented Hall candidates to the rest of the selectors by stating a case for that person using statistics, testimony and endorsements from various respected football sources.
    — Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of endorsements
Noun
  • According to the polling, Democrats can erode the GOP’s advantage on crime issues by tying Republicans’ votes against gun safety legislation to their backing from the firearms industry.
    — Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Securing 60 votes has emerged as a key challenge, with ethics provisions among the issues under negotiation.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of votes
Noun
  • Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings block about 33% of incoming heat.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Medium-colored drapes with white plastic backings cut heat gain by about 33%.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of backings
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