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
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  • The vessel has been sanctioned by multiple countries as part of the crackdown on the shadow fleet of tankers used by Russia to circumvent sanctions and transport and sell oil around the world.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
  • But while the new senator has championed some of her brother's priorities, like a Russia sanctions bill the Senate approved last week, she's also attempted to chart her own path.
    — Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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  • Gene and cell therapies have revolutionized treatment for severe diseases, with over 30 approvals since 2003, offering hope where none existed.
    — William A. Haseltine, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
  • That means no approvals or permits would be required, and no transit fees would be charged.
    — , CNBC, 7 Aug. 2026
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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
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  • Transportation issues, costs of services and a lack of care options make accessing information on dementia, caregiving and specialized supports for memory care particularly difficult for rural communities.
    — Eric Cerino, The Conversation, 3 Aug. 2026
  • The local nonprofit supports families affected by homicide and violent crime.
    — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of supports
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  • Former child advocacy organization CEO Aly Richards boasts endorsements from former Democratic Govs.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
  • With roughly a dozen boutiques worldwide and a growing roster of celebrity endorsements, Modi seemed to have the world at his feet.
    — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 9 Aug. 2026
Definition of endorsements
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  • Turnout was above 41% in Bethlehem, Hartland and West Hartford, a town with traditionally high engagement that delivered 6,150 votes for Lamont, 5% of his total, and 4,369 or 14% of Bronin’s.
    — Angela Eichhorst, Hartford Courant, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Piker pointed to Hong’s roughly 300,000 votes as evidence of the movement’s growing strength and urged supporters not to view the loss as a failure.
    — Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of votes
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  • The company’s multiple backings have helped the troubled chipmaker bounce back after shares hit the lowest in over a decade earlier this year.
    — Jaures Yip, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2025
Definition of backings
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