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Recent Examples of ratification
Pay increases for the last two years will be equivalent to increases from the National Oil Bargaining Program in 2030, and union employees would receive a one-time lump sum payment after ratification, ranging between $2,500 and $10,000.
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
However, a deal has now been reached, subject to ratification from workers on Wednesday, which brings the dispute to a close.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Ever since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in the wake of the Civil War, the justices have played the role of reviewing not only federal but also state laws for conformity with the Constitution.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 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
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Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 10 June 2026
However, a deal has now been reached, subject to ratification from workers on Wednesday, which brings the dispute to a close.
—Adam Crafton, New York Times, 9 June 2026
Ever since the ratification of the 14th Amendment in the wake of the Civil War, the justices have played the role of reviewing not only federal but also state laws for conformity with the Constitution.
—Noah Feldman, Mercury News, 9 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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
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Trump has faced bipartisan scrutiny over the deal, with lawmakers expressing concern over the lifting of sanctions, $300 billion in funding for Iran’s reconstruction and the country’s nuclear capabilities.—
Antonio Pequeño IV,
Forbes.com,
20 June 2026
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The fighting has already led to the postponement of US-Iran talks that would begin the difficult process of resolving long-term issues like Tehran’s nuclear program and sanctions – and the closure of the crucial Strait of Hormuz by Iran’s military brass.—
Nadeen Ebrahim,
CNN Money,
20 June 2026
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Housing construction would follow as projects receive approvals.—
Beret Leone,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
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The Obama-era Iran Nuclear Agreement Review Act, which requires presidents to submit agreements related to Iran’s nuclear program to Congress for approval, temporarily bars the president from waiving sanctions while lawmakers review.—
Eleanor Mueller,
semafor.com,
22 June 2026
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The aircraft, a long-haul B-52 Stratofortress, crashed after taking off on a test mission in support of a radar modernization program, the military base previously said.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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And Operations Manager David Temple adds that guests find support, security, and stability.—
Sharon Chin,
CBS News,
18 June 2026
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani did not endorse Schlossberg, however his endorsements in other races, for the 7th, 10th, and 13th Districts, will be ones to watch, according to McGlennon.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Additionally, a firm's or advisor's appearance in our list does not constitute an individual endorsement by CNBC of any firm or advisor.—
Robert Frank,
CNBC,
22 June 2026
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani leads the NL in votes received, which would give him the automatic starting spot at DH should that lead hold into Thursday, knocking Schmitt out of contention.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
23 June 2026
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Two of the three races, where Avila Chevalier and Valdez are running, are in heavily Latino enclaves, where older votes may lean more conservative and younger ones are further to the left.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 June 2026
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Qatari negotiators, in coordination with the United States, have flown to Tehran Sunday morning to help facilitate the finalization of the agreement, a source with knowledge of the situation told CNN.—
Kevin Liptak,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
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Earlier on Saturday, Pakistan Prime Minsiter Shehbaz Sharif said a deal's finalization was expected within 24 hours.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Laws represent the formalization of these rules, but their effectiveness depends on whether they can be understood, interpreted, and applied by those who live within them.—
Joseph Andrew,
Forbes.com,
12 June 2026
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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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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 25 Jun. 2026.
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