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
  • The Seattle-area activists appear undeterred by the sanctions.
    — Hudson Crozier, The Washington Examiner, 4 Oct. 2026
  • The decline has accelerated sharply in recent weeks, since the United States ratcheted up sanctions and enforced a naval blockade.
    — Erika Solomon, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of sanctions
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  • People were working faster, but the same handoffs, approvals and organizational boundaries remained.
    — Rahul Saluja, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Paramount now has won approvals by nearly 70 regulators for the industry-reshaping deal.
    — Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of approvals
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  • 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
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  • Microsoft Project Professional 2024 can sync with Project Online and Project Server and supports LTSC.
    — StackCommerce Team, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In North Carolina, researchers found that food and housing supports lowered Medicaid spending over time.
    — Priyanka D McCluskey, NPR, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of supports
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  • Campaign fundraising and endorsements Sanabria’s political campaign has raised $28,950 so far, with many donations coming from people in the real estate sector.
    — Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026
  • About half of Democratic primary voters in Charlotte are Black, making the BPC an influential group in local politics and its endorsements among the most coveted.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of endorsements
Noun
  • During a period of difficult economic conditions, the city council votes to allow sales only to city residents.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The officeholder also serves as president of the State Senate and can cast tie-breaking legislative votes.
    — Lia Russell, Sacbee.com, 5 Oct. 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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