ratifying

present participle of ratify

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of ratifying Bethea said the fact that Sky Chefs has delayed ratifying their contract at BWI is a testament to its values. Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025 The United States has long upheld most tenets of UNCLOS, benefiting from its framework even without ratifying it. Kevin Green, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratifying
Verb
  • Without independent, experienced directors, the board has become a rubber stamp, approving misaligned compensation packages and tolerating underwhelming strategies while shareholders and franchisees shoulder the consequences.
    Jim Osman, Forbes.com, 6 Sep. 2025
  • What was supposed to happen When there isn't a zealous anti-vaccine activist personally directing federal vaccine policy, US health agencies have a thorough, transparent protocol for approving and recommending vaccinations.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • And then Anne Hathaway showed up on the set of The Devil Wears Prada sequel in one (as seen above), all but confirming this will become fall's favorite piece.
    Bianca Kratky, Glamour, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The exercise also simulated a launch pad abort scenario, confirming that the safety systems respond correctly under emergency conditions.
    Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Austin said that her organization will be finalizing its bipartisan group of legislators in an effort to do that next year.
    Cameron Knight, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Hardin also said on Wednesday that the EPA needs to fully consider all relevant factors before finalizing the rule.
    Maya Wilkins, Chicago Tribune, 4 Sep. 2025

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“Ratifying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratifying. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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