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Recent Examples of ratification
Some seven decades passed between the first National Women’s Rights Convention in 1850 and the ratification of the 19th Amendment, which gave women the right to vote in 1920.
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The new writers' contract still requires ratification by union members, which could come later this month, the WGA said.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
The union is not releasing details of the pact until after union members participate in a ratification vote, which will take place within the next few days.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Roberts’s point is well taken, and the debates surrounding the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment do not support the Administration’s expansive interpretation.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
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Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 8 Apr. 2026
The new writers' contract still requires ratification by union members, which could come later this month, the WGA said.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 5 Apr. 2026
The union is not releasing details of the pact until after union members participate in a ratification vote, which will take place within the next few days.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 2 Apr. 2026
Roberts’s point is well taken, and the debates surrounding the ratification of the Fourteenth Amendment do not support the Administration’s expansive interpretation.
—Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 1 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
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Even if the war is over, the country's already ailing economy now faces dire trouble — though sanctions relief and compensation are also in Iran's 10-point plan.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
10 Apr. 2026
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The longtime leader — whom critics accuse of undermining democracy and whose government has been reported to have worked closely with Moscow to undermine European sanctions over the invasion of Ukraine — has seen his support crumble over economic mismanagement and alleged corruption.—
Prashant Rao,
semafor.com,
10 Apr. 2026
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So, Moya is painting on, with full approval from the community, the mayor, and Corona's family.—
Rina Nakano,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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As Sutskever details in the memos, Altman apparently told Murati that the model didn’t need safety approval, citing the company’s general counsel, Jason Kwon.—
Ronan Farrow,
New Yorker,
6 Apr. 2026
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The measure will establish a permanent Interfaith Advisory Commission to provide advice, support dialogue and promote education related to different religious backgrounds and institutions.—
JT Moodee Lockman,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Slip in, lace up or slide them on and enjoy the comfy support of Allbirds.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The 31-year-old Spaniard has earned just under $500 million in his career now, before endorsements.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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The endorsement could have a major impact on a race that remains up for grabs, with recent opinion polls showing Hilton and his top Republican rival, Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, as top contenders in the 2026 contest.—
Seema Mehta,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
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In California's election system, the top two vote-getters in the June primary will face off in the November general election.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Ensemble-heavy dramas face vote-splitting risks, and medical dramas — even when critically acclaimed — have a mixed Emmy history.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
6 Apr. 2026
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Among her responsibilities were the finalization of an economic development plan for the next four years and to implement the Local Development Program for the 145 Territories, an initiative to reduce regional inequalities in the country.—
Encyclopedia Britannica,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
20 Mar. 2026
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There are also four topics awaiting finalization of draft recommendations, including the self-collection of human papillomavirus (HPV) testing for cervical cancer for the first time.—
Jacqueline Howard,
CNN Money,
3 Mar. 2026
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The mathematics community’s response to Gauss’s formalization has been muted, however, partly because the project did not unfold as many experts had hoped.—
Manon Bischoff,
Scientific American,
26 Mar. 2026
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Sometimes, formalization can upset that balance.—
Leila Sloman,
Quanta Magazine,
25 Mar. 2026
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Ratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratification. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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