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Recent Examples of sign on
Modern interpretations from scholars at institutions like Cornell Law and the Congressional Research Service say the majority, if not all, of the acting Cabinet heads would need to sign on with the vice president to put Section 4 into action.
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Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Apr. 2026
The committee’s goal is to have at least one sign on each of the 18 holes at the Oaks North golf course, but would be happy to double that.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The Farmer’s Cow on Farmington Avenue put up a fundraising thermometer-style sign on its lawn, and supporters are now tracking progress daily.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
With Venus and Uranus entering your sign on April 24 and 25, your energy becomes all the more magnetic, playful and unexpectedly attractive.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
The rule does not force any team to hire anybody, just that the team’s pool of candidates not be like the WHITES ONLY sign on water coolers in the 1950s.
—Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Let your management company put up the scolding sign on your behalf!
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2026
Bruce said the company went out to 11 major multinationals two years ago, shared its vision, and asked them to sign on as paying co-creators.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Isa Almeida, Oklahoman, 8 Apr. 2026
The committee’s goal is to have at least one sign on each of the 18 holes at the Oaks North golf course, but would be happy to double that.
—Elizabeth Marie Himchak, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026
The Farmer’s Cow on Farmington Avenue put up a fundraising thermometer-style sign on its lawn, and supporters are now tracking progress daily.
—Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 7 Apr. 2026
With Venus and Uranus entering your sign on April 24 and 25, your energy becomes all the more magnetic, playful and unexpectedly attractive.
—Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 6 Apr. 2026
The rule does not force any team to hire anybody, just that the team’s pool of candidates not be like the WHITES ONLY sign on water coolers in the 1950s.
—Greg Cote
updated March 30, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
With Mercury, Mars, the Sun, Saturn, and Neptune all moving through Aries this month, along with a new moon in your sign on April 17, the focus shifts decisively to your body, your appearance, and your desires.
—Kirah Tabourn, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
Let your management company put up the scolding sign on your behalf!
—Clio Chang, Curbed, 25 Mar. 2026
Bruce said the company went out to 11 major multinationals two years ago, shared its vision, and asked them to sign on as paying co-creators.
—Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sign on
sign up
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Never miss a story — sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
12 Apr. 2026
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Subscribe to the Chicago Tribune to read it all — and sign up for our Chicago sports newsletter.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Apr. 2026
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“Sign on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sign%20on. Accessed 21 Apr. 2026.
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