ratification

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Recent Examples of ratification The ratification passed with 338 votes in favor, far surpassing the 226 needed. Amanda Castro hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 May 2025 With the ratification concluded, two more technical agreements will have to be developed and signed by both sides, said Svyrydenko. Illia Novikov, Chicago Tribune, 8 May 2025 Legal scholars warn that revoking birthright citizenship would likely require a constitutional amendment, an arduous process involving approval by two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-fourths of the states. Tahar Rajab, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 May 2025 The process to repeal an amendment requires a 2/3 vote in the House and Senate plus ratification by 3/4 of the states. Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for ratification
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Noun
  • That Israeli announcement came just before President Donald Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, which greatly limited its program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
    Jon Gambrell, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
  • That Israeli announcement came just before President Trump in his first term unilaterally withdrew America from Iran’s 2015 nuclear deal with world powers, which greatly limited its program in exchange for the lifting of economic sanctions.
    Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 8 June 2025
Noun
  • The bestselling book The Courage to Be Disliked reinforces this truth, showing how freedom comes from accepting yourself rather than seeking others' approval.
    Jodie Cook, Forbes.com, 3 June 2025
  • The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.
    Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • Nationally, Democrats have been ceding union support to Republicans, a loss that proved pivotal to President Donald Trump’s election in November.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 7 June 2025
  • This story was produced with financial support from the Esserman Family Foundation in partnership with Journalism Funding Partners.
    Verónica Egui Brito, Miami Herald, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Jared McCain signed 30 endorsement deals, the most by a player in a single season in NBA history, according to SponsorUnited.
    Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 5 June 2025
  • In an endorsement video posted to Scott's Facebook, U.S. Representative Jim Clyburn underscored the importance of Tuesday's election, calling it a must-win for Democrats.
    Martha McHardy Shane Croucher, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Noun
  • The studio relies on an unconventional model where projects are greenlit by the Angel Guild, a community of over 1 million members who pay monthly dues and vote on which projects move forward.
    Megan Cartwright, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
  • The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies approved on June 5 the fiscal year 2026 spending proposal in a 9–7 vote, sending it to the full Committee.
    Dario Sabaghi, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
Noun
  • Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.
    Colin Fleming, New York Daily News, 26 May 2025
  • On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.
    Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
Noun
  • Regalado had the backing of the Reyes family, as well as Reyes’ staff, whom Regalado promised to retain should he be elected.
    Tess Riski, Miami Herald, 4 June 2025
  • Its water-resistant surface, beveled edges for enhanced safety, and non-slip rubber backing helped keep it stable.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 3 June 2025

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