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Recent Examples of ratification
After forging a strategic partnership with China in January, the country is now looking to deepen bilateral trade and investment with Indonesia through the forthcoming ratification of the Canada-Indonesia Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA).
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
They were meant to be read and thought about by an interested and educated public, as the authors understood the importance of public opinion not simply to the ratification process but to any democratic system.
—Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The ratification was widely expected, and a strike like the one in 2023 never seemed likely during the drama-free negotiations.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
In the Senate, 27 Democrats joined 34 Republicans on a 61-38 ratification.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 8 June 2026
They were meant to be read and thought about by an interested and educated public, as the authors understood the importance of public opinion not simply to the ratification process but to any democratic system.
—Jordan Cash, The Conversation, 8 June 2026
The ratification was widely expected, and a strike like the one in 2023 never seemed likely during the drama-free negotiations.
—Boston Herald Wire Services, Boston Herald, 7 June 2026
In the Senate, 27 Democrats joined 34 Republicans on a 61-38 ratification.
—Edward Lotterman, Twin Cities, 7 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
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The Biden Administration reportedly considered lifting biting sanctions as part of confidence-building measures—and wishful thinking—that involved Damascus pledging to curb Iranian activities in the country.—
Hassan Hassan,
Time,
8 Dec. 2025
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The instructor received a common sanction, which IU policy says does not result in immediate punishment.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
8 Dec. 2025
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State licensing and local permitting have historically operated as separate systems, meaning Cal Fire could issue licenses without confirming local approval.—
Daniel Lempres,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The acquisition remains subject to closing conditions, including regulatory approval and approval from Fox and Roku’s shareholders.—
Scharon Harding,
ArsTechnica,
15 June 2026
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The case drew national attention and brought out dozens of people to the courthouse daily during the trial to protest in support of, and against, Karmelo Anthony.—
Shawna Mizelle,
CBS News,
11 June 2026
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El Tri will have an edge competing at high altitude and with the support of home fans, but Mexico is winless in World Cup openers.—
Eduard Cauich,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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The president has a strong record of endorsements in the 2026 midterm elections, with nearly all of his candidate picks winning their respective primaries.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
15 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Harris welcomed her endorsement by Dick Cheney, who was not a very popular vice president but was a zealous defender of torturing Muslims.—
Ta-Nehisi Coates,
Vanity Fair,
15 June 2026
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Rigler said the court's ruling makes clear that developments like Cascadia cannot be subjected to a special election after a city or town council votes to approve it.—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
16 June 2026
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After a 10-month delay, the item is back up for a vote with a report including an alternative plan for water supply and updates on talks with Natomas Unified School District.—
Jennah Pendleton,
Sacbee.com,
16 June 2026
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The graduate student instructor has been placed on administrative leave pending the finalization of this process.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
3 Dec. 2025
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Many communities use the day to celebrate the finalization of several adoptions.—
Libby Smith,
CBS News,
26 Nov. 2025
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In a typical math paper, lemmas — simpler results that help build toward the proof of a larger theorem — might be about 20 lines long, but for the PFR formalization, Tao broke the proof down into five-line lemmas.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
8 June 2026
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Scalping tickets wasn’t new, of course, but Kahn believed that its formalization online provided sports teams, and other entertainment businesses, with valuable information about demand that could enable them to make more money without alienating their most loyal fans.—
John Cassidy,
New Yorker,
20 Apr. 2026
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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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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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“Ratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratification. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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