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Recent Examples of ratification
The cadets were among roughly 30 political prisoners released Monday from El Rodeo I prison, one of the country’s most notorious detention centers, following the ratification of the legislation aimed at easing political tensions after years of conflict.
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
DeDe Cordell, a spokesperson for the Yuba Water Agency, said the ratification allows the agency to request additional help from the county — and, if needed, from state and federal agencies.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Team player representatives, the overall group supervising negotiations, voted 26-4 in favor, leaving the overall ballot at 26-12 for ratification.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Team player representatives, the overall group supervising negotiations, voted 26-4 in favor, leaving the overall ballot at 26-12 for ratification.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 Feb. 2026
DeDe Cordell, a spokesperson for the Yuba Water Agency, said the ratification allows the agency to request additional help from the county — and, if needed, from state and federal agencies.
—Chaewon Chung, Sacbee.com, 24 Feb. 2026
Team player representatives, the overall group supervising negotiations, voted 26-4 in favor, leaving the overall ballot at 26-12 for ratification.
—Ronald Blum, Chicago Tribune, 19 Feb. 2026
Team player representatives, the overall group supervising negotiations, voted 26-4 in favor, leaving the overall ballot at 26-12 for ratification.
—CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
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Advertisement Oil and gas revenues fell from 45% of Russia's federal budget in 2021 to around 20% in 2025, as sanctions imposed by the international community aimed at limiting Moscow’s ability to wage war in Ukraine took effect.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
7 Mar. 2026
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Recent moves — including the removal of sanctions on Malian junta officials — suggest Washington is actively rebuilding ties with these military-run nations.—
Adrian Elimian,
semafor.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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Months later, the city Housing Department awarded the contract to Legal Aid and the other organizations before sending it to the City Council for approval.—
Noah Goldberg,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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That deal remains subject to various regulatory approvals, including the approval of the Israeli government, said Glickman in a statement.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
9 Mar. 2026
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Alcantara received plenty of support from his lineup in the form of four home runs and six strong innings from the bullpen tossed in a 7-5 win at Miami’s loanDepot park as the Dominican Republic went a perfect 4-0 in pool play.—
Jordan McPherson,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2026
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Ecuador set to attack crime groups QUITO, Ecuador -- Ecuador will launch a major offensive against criminal organizations in three western provinces this weekend with logistical support from the United States, the interior minister said Wednesday.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
12 Mar. 2026
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The other endorsement would allow the on-site spa to offer packages that include up to two drinks.—
R. Christian Smith,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Mar. 2026
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Barney Kasdan, a leader of the Union of Messianic Jewish Congregations who oversees the group’s military chaplaincy endorsements, said Messianic chaplains identify as Jews and therefore wear the same insignia as other Jewish chaplains.—
Asaf Elia-Shalev,
Sun Sentinel,
9 Mar. 2026
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The current proposal allows the board to increase the fees 30 days after a vote, but it may be put off until the people mover is working, Reich added.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Mar. 2026
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James Powel Mojtaba Khamenei had been seen as a frontrunner in the lead-up to Iran's Assembly of Experts vote.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
10 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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By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Days later, the new Gauss was steered back to the sphere-packing formalization.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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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 Mar. 2026.
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