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ratifications

noun

plural of ratification

as in sanctions

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Noun

In May, Reuters reported the US planned to lift sanctions as a part of the rapprochement.

— Adrian Elimian, semafor.com, 21 Sep. 2026
Fox attorneys also accused executives at both Dominion and Smartmatic of destroying evidence in their respective cases, and sought sanctions.

— Maddy Lauria, NPR, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of sanctions

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But despite those approvals, Paramount spent weeks over the summer wrangling with Bonta and applying political pressure.

— Meg James, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026
After several stages of studies and approvals, the Charlotte Regional Transportation Planning Organization voted in 2024 to approve a funding agreement for the toll lanes.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of approvals

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The event, involving numerous nonprofit organizations, stayed away from endorsements or political messages aimed at the coming election.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
They should not be interpreted as personal endorsements or guarantees.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 25 Sep. 2026

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