ratifications

noun

plural of ratification
as in sanctions

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  1. sanctions
  2. approvals
  3. endorsements
  4. votes
  5. rubber stamps
Noun
  • As Trump confronts Iran war tensions at the NATO summit in Turkey, he is also set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who is expected to press for more sanctions on Russia and speedier access to American defense systems.
    — Jamie Gray, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • Russia — along with Iran and North Korea — are the primary targets of the federal law imposing financial sanctions.
    — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 8 July 2026
Definition of sanctions
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  • The proposal faces major hurdles including financing, regulatory approvals and consultations with the Indigenous population.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The update does not change the merger terms but reiterates that completion remains subject to conditions such as shareholder and regulatory approvals.
    — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 July 2026
Definition of approvals
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  • Advertisements extending beyond traditional commercial breaks to include live presenter endorsements and real-time odds promotions have sparked a fresh wave of indignation, with politicians across the political spectrum calling for tighter controls.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 3 July 2026
  • The article, published by Axios, said that the two had a call days after the mayor's congressional endorsements all won during their primaries, a potential sign of Mamdani's growing power in politics.
    — Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 2 July 2026
Definition of endorsements
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  • Pratt ran for the office of Los Angeles mayor as a Republican in the June 2 primary election but did not get enough votes to progress.
    — Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 8 July 2026
  • Regan enjoyed a standout 1968 season with the Chicago Cubs, earning MVP votes.
    — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
Definition of votes
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  • Moreno enjoyed watching the kids decorate their sketchbooks, cleaning the rubber stamps when they were finished.
    — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2026
  • There will be more rubber stamps on the way, as other shops still lag.
    — Brett Owens, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of rubber stamps
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