ratification

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Recent Examples of ratification The deal, signed Wednesday and awaiting ratification by Ukraine's parliament, is significantly more favorable to Kyiv than earlier drafts. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025 The agreement — which requires ratification by the Ukrainian parliament — would establish a reconstruction fund for Ukraine that Ukrainian officials hope will be a vehicle to ensure future American military assistance. Samya Kullab, Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2025 This was done through the passage and ratification of the 22nd Amendment, which became part of the U.S. Constitution in 1951. Mark Satta, The Conversation, 1 Apr. 2025 Any change would then require ratification from three-quarters of the states. Zach Lachance, The Washington Examiner, 30 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for ratification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
Noun
  • The Biden administration had punished Belarus with sanctions and isolation, but the Trump administration’s willingness to send an envoy took a turn away from that approach.
    Ross O'Keefe, The Washington Examiner, 21 June 2025
  • Advertisement China has developed strong economic ties with Iran over the years, becoming Iran’s largest trading partner and export market, especially for oil—a critical lifeline for Iran as the U.S. has placed severe economic sanctions on the country.
    Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • The Sky transaction has now been approved by the RTL board and will be subject to regulatory approvals.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 27 June 2025
  • The transaction, which has been approved by the board of directors of RTL Group, is subject to regulatory approvals.
    Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Despite the proposal receiving some bipartisan support Wednesday afternoon, lawmakers on the Joint Legislative Audit Committee stopped short of recommending the project be audited.
    Kate Wolffe, Sacbee.com, 19 June 2025
  • Carter’s has increased support to help address the need for affordable housing and its latest contribution will help fund the unit within the Cottages at Heritage Grove, a 55-plus pocket neighborhood located in Tavares that has 23 homes.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Cleveland not drafting a wide receiver can at least partially be taken as an endorsement of Tillman, who has two years left on his rookie contract and brings size to the position that the Browns don’t otherwise have.
    Zac Jackson, New York Times, 17 June 2025
  • Forbes cites Social Media Week to claim that one endorsement by a famous actor or sports star can increase sales by about 4%.
    LEW SICHELMAN, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Noun
  • But the agenda also includes a vote for these types of vaccines, offering a stronger signal that the CDC may alter its recommendations for flu vaccines.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 18 June 2025
  • Needless to say, Ladson will be driving his truck to the next round after getting four big yes votes.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 18 June 2025
Noun
  • His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.
    Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
  • Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.
    Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Despite the financial backing of owner Jeff Bezos, the reality is that Post hasn’t been able to convert fleeting interest from readers into long-term loyalty; worse still, internal dysfunction and shifting editorial strategies continue to cloud the Post’s identity and future.
    Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
  • Once a critic of President Donald Trump and now his right-hand man, Vance is everywhere—with full MAGA backing.
    Jake Lahut, Wired News, 27 June 2025

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