as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
her resolution to become a vegetarian is based on what she recently learned about modern farming practices
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Recent Examples of resolutions
Those resolutions are considered a precursor to the Declaration of Independence.
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Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
Both the House and Senate recently passed resolutions seeking to end the war.
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Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Unlike ordinances, which have the force of law, resolutions are used to express policy or issue the council’s opinion on a subject, the town said in a Monday statement responding to a June 24 letter Rokita sent to the Town Council.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The state is hiring a position in the legal office‚ a role that will deal primarily with complaint and dispute resolutions.
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Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Words, ideas, characters, and resolutions mean different things to different people.
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Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Research into building new habits often focuses on New Years resolutions, but the advice applies any time of year.
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Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
At the previous two conventions, resolutions passed in support of Israel.
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Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
While such resolutions do not go to the president for his signature, passage stands as a powerful, if symbolic, statement from Congress and a rebuke of the administration’s military actions.
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Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Salena Zito,
Washington Post,
1 July 2026
Both the House and Senate recently passed resolutions seeking to end the war.
—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
30 June 2026
Unlike ordinances, which have the force of law, resolutions are used to express policy or issue the council’s opinion on a subject, the town said in a Monday statement responding to a June 24 letter Rokita sent to the Town Council.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
The state is hiring a position in the legal office‚ a role that will deal primarily with complaint and dispute resolutions.
—
Sasha Allen,
Hartford Courant,
27 June 2026
Words, ideas, characters, and resolutions mean different things to different people.
—
Literary Hub,
26 June 2026
Research into building new habits often focuses on New Years resolutions, but the advice applies any time of year.
—
Jann E. Freed,
Forbes.com,
26 June 2026
At the previous two conventions, resolutions passed in support of Israel.
—
Becca Savransky,
Idaho Statesman,
24 June 2026
While such resolutions do not go to the president for his signature, passage stands as a powerful, if symbolic, statement from Congress and a rebuke of the administration’s military actions.
—
Lisa Mascaro,
Los Angeles Times,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
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The coach also praised his players for keeping their emotions in check after the red card and other decisions by the officiating crew.
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Key indicators include how teams handle uncertainty, genuinely challenge each other, learn from failures, and base decisions on current realities.
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Public debate over Naperville’s energy future has been heated, with dozens of residents voicing their opinions at council meetings.
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While dramatic predictions make for compelling television by creating clear opposing views, investors need actionable strategies, not just opinions.
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Additional findings could change investigators' conclusions.
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Such conclusions require objective medical and forensic evidence.
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Sentences range from nearly two to 50 years, including terrorism and material-support convictions, following earlier trial verdicts that imposed up to 100 years on a former Marine reservist.
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The mistake in managing Gen Z is turning those differences into character verdicts.
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Third, confirm that worksite assumptions and wage-level determinations are defensible under the new rule, especially for remote or multi-location roles.
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The approach uses the aspherical electron densities computed using quantum mechanics to arrive at accurate determinations of atomic positions.
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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