RATIFICATIONS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

ratifications

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plural of ratification

as in sanctions

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Yotova is expected to continue Radev's policy of keeping Bulgaria on its European path, while also calling for improved relations with Russia and the lifting of sanctions.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 Oct. 2026
For Moscow, the route offers an opportunity to redirect energy exports toward Asia as Western sanctions constrain its access to European markets, said industry watchers whom CNBC spoke to.

— Lee Ying Shan,Matthew Tan, CNBC, 27 Oct. 2026

Definition of sanctions

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Proposition 45 would speed up approvals under CEQA — a big environmental law in California — for eight kinds of projects.

— Kiara Adams, Sacbee.com, 27 Oct. 2026
On a quarterly basis, review how long key decisions take, where approvals stall and who is ready for bigger roles.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of approvals

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That standard leaves ample room to question any donor’s spending, endorsements and influence.

— Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2026
California requires paid political posts to be disclosed, but creators’ endorsements can blur belief and compensation—and leave some voters with sharply different versions of the debate.

— Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of endorsements

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal arrived at a polling station in Jerusalem on Tuesday morning to cast their votes.

— Yarden Segev, NBC news, 27 Oct. 2026
Progressives like Melat Kiros have signaled their votes for Jeffries might be up for grabs unless their leadership embraces more left-leaning policies, but most Democrats are skeptical about major defections.

— Nicholas Wu, semafor.com, 27 Oct. 2026

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