ratification

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Recent Examples of ratification In 1972, Congress passed the amendment with more than the two-thirds majority needed to send it to the states for ratification. Sarah Bedford, The Washington Examiner, 8 June 2025 The latest joint exercise follows Japan's ratification of an agreement allowing reciprocal military visits with the Philippines. Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 June 2025 The deal is subject to review and approval by the SAG-AFTRA National Board and ratification by the membership in the coming weeks, the union said. Christi Carras, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2025 The issue was not officially settled until 1967, with the ratification of the 25th Amendment. Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 30 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ratification
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
Noun
  • Graham has said the president would be allowed to waive the sanctions, for 180 days, and could also renew a waiver.
    arkansasonline.com, arkansasonline.com, 14 July 2025
  • This growing alliance challenges U.S. influence across the Middle East, even as Washington steps up sanctions enforcement.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 July 2025
Noun
  • In April, the team announced plans to build a new stadium at the RFK site, but the team and Washington D.C. mayor Muriel Bowser need approval from the D.C. Council.
    Jim Reineking, USA Today, 21 July 2025
  • Meanwhile, Paramount is in the midst of a merger with entertainment company Skydance — a deal that will need approval from the Trump administration.
    Meredith Kile, People.com, 21 July 2025
Noun
  • Those wishing to provide monetary support to Heinz's parents, Shane and Amber, can do so through either Venmo or PayPal ([email protected]).
    Chris Ramirez, jsonline.com, 26 July 2025
  • The Kanwar Yatra passes through the northern states that form the bedrock of support for Modi’s Hindu-nationalist government, which critics accuse of attacking the secular ideals enshrined in India’s constitution.
    Aishwarya S. Iyer, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
Noun
  • The Final Insult: Infrastructure Without Respect Behind slick UX and celebrity endorsements, these longevity startups still require radiologists to interpret scans, flag potential cancers, and provide legal sign-off.
    Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 23 July 2025
  • Williams, once an endorsement queen, wore a logo-free black dress and white visor and played uncomplicated tennis, smacking nine aces and attacking at the first strike.
    Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 23 July 2025
Noun
  • Her nomination advanced through a Senate committee—along party lines—earlier this month but is awaiting a full Senate vote on her confirmation.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 24 July 2025
  • The chair is just one of 12 votes, and the Fed’s rotating voting panel, which took a slightly hawkish turn this year, will shift again in 2026.
    Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 24 July 2025
Noun
  • His attorneys portrayed his accusers as Hollywood wannabes and hangers-on who willingly hooked up with him to court opportunity, then recast the encounters as crimes years later to collect settlement funds and #MeToo approbation.
    Jennifer Peltz, Chicago Tribune, 11 June 2025
  • Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.
    Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
Noun
  • Following coordinated Israeli and U.S. strikes on Iranian targets last month, Tehran accused Israel of acting with U.S. and NATO backing, framing the confrontation as part of a broader Western campaign.
    Amir Daftari, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 July 2025
  • And, incredibly, this is a food holiday that has the backing on Washington.
    Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 July 2025

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