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Recent Examples of ratification
Between the time of the Revolution and the ratification of the Constitution, the framers had become increasingly suspicious of the democratic excesses of legislatures.
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland would require permission to join the international organization from its Council of Ministers and ratification by its lower chamber of the legislature.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
The treaty has been signed by 145 countries, and following the ratification by 60 countries in September 2025, the process of becoming law began.
—Veronika Meduna, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2026
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Bernadette Meyler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said that Poland would require permission to join the international organization from its Council of Ministers and ratification by its lower chamber of the legislature.
—Mariam Khan, ABC News, 19 Jan. 2026
The treaty has been signed by 145 countries, and following the ratification by 60 countries in September 2025, the process of becoming law began.
—Veronika Meduna, Forbes.com, 17 Jan. 2026
America’s ratification that year broke a logjam of inaction by nations that had signed the agreement but were wary about actually ratifying it as a legal document.
—Gary W. Yohe, The Conversation, 10 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
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However, Zelenskyy, backed by European leaders and some members of Congress, has insisted that the sanctions regime against Russia must instead be tightened to starve the Russian war machine of revenue and Western technological components.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
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The president’s comments come after the State Department imposed new sanctions on Iran’s shadow fleet.—
Claire Carter,
The Washington Examiner,
7 Feb. 2026
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At that meeting, the village's Judiciary, Personnel and Licensing Committee recommended approval of Lalor's alcohol beverage license application.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Recent reports show that SpaceX is seeking approval to send as many as a million orbital data centers to space.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Feb. 2026
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The item will come back for a final vote on March 3, and will require support from at least four of the five members to be placed on the June 2 ballot.—
Sierra Lopez,
Mercury News,
12 Feb. 2026
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Polling shows support for photo ID requirements in elections is widespread in both political parties.—
Zachary Schermele,
USA Today,
12 Feb. 2026
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Cornyn was quick to respond, reposting remarks from Jonah Wendt, communication director for former Vice President Mike Pence’s Advancing American Freedom, implicitly accusing TPUSA of straying from its founder’s vision with the endorsement.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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Our running live blog has a good summary of the affair, including celebrity endorsements and reflections on the performance.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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The Senate already voted to stop tariffs on Canada and Brazil, and tariff critics are rooting for the House to quit blocking those proposals from getting a vote.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
10 Feb. 2026
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Per California law, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election, regardless of party.—
Rachel Schilke,
The Washington Examiner,
10 Feb. 2026
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By late 2025, multiple outlets reported that final regulations were being circulated internally, a strong signal that the reform is nearing finalization.—
James Broughel,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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Kevin was given full custody of their four children, according to the divorce agreement obtained at the time of its finalization in 2025 by PEOPLE.—
Tabitha Parent,
PEOPLE,
28 Jan. 2026
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Meanwhile, the formalization and reinforcement of his legal team may signal a more aggressive or structured defense approach going forward.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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While the heartbeat of the play remains with Caroline and Maddie, Rhea certainly earns our sympathy if not our approbation.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
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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
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“Ratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratification. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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