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ratification

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Definition of ratification

as in sanction

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Recent Examples of ratification But most of the indictments were dismissed with the ratification of California as a state a few months later. — Don Sweeney, Sacbee.com, 15 Aug. 2026 The record still needs formal ratification by the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA). — Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026 All of this is on Blanche, and a vote to confirm him represents a ratification of what has happened on his watch. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2026 WestJet did not disclose details of the tentative agreement, which will now be presented to cabin crew members for a ratification vote. — Reuters, NBC news, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for ratification

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Noun

Iran’s leadership may be hardened by war, but the country’s economy will eventually need oil exports and reduced sanctions to survive.

— JAMES F. JEFFREY, Foreign Affairs, 3 Sep. 2026
The White House has repeatedly touted the economic impact that the sanctions have had on Iran, citing its rampant inflation and the massive loss in the value of its currency.

— Matthew Lee, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of sanction

Noun

The same investments that improve energy security can lower consumer costs, reduce emissions, strengthen industrial capacity and support growth.

— Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026
Modern submarine programmes involve sophisticated engineering, propulsion, sensors, communications, combat systems and long-term industrial support.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of support

Noun

League officials said the Clippers violated salary cap rules by initiating off-court income opportunities and facilitating endorsement agreements for Kawhi Leonard, who was also fined $700,000.

— Ashley Mowreader, NBC news, 5 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of endorsement

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Additionally, the party alleged Tupone ran as a Green candidate to siphon votes from Brooks.

— Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 5 Sep. 2026
Serbia is formally seeking European Union entry but the effort has been stalled under Vucic due to democratic backsliding, including election irregularities in previous votes.

— ABC News, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2026

Definition of vote

Noun

According to researchers, the control architecture is organized as a sequence of states, including takeoff, searching, touch detection, approach, positioning, rotation, finalization, perching, and abort.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 1 Sep. 2026
Saturday’s matchup seems likely, as his fitness level was quite good after not training for a few weeks while awaiting finalization of his transfer and visa.

— Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of finalization

Noun

However, farmers often cannot realize the potentially higher prices organic produce can fetch because of a lack of marketing opportunities and formalization.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 18 Aug. 2026
Useful formalization by design This is not AxiomProver’s first rodeo.

— Benjamin Skuse, IEEE Spectrum, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of formalization

Noun

The team was slated for elimination under funding cuts for the upcoming fiscal year, following the approbation of a $9 billion budget, outlining $57 million in cuts to general fund departments, through a 4-1 vote on June 10.

— Reeti Malhotra, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
This too is greeted with collective approbation; everyone recognizes that this is the right thing to do.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

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