as in indorsement
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Recent Examples of ratification
Several years after the amendment’s ratification, Congress, in the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, categorically denied Chinese immigrants eligibility for citizenship.
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
This process involves approval from two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-quarters of state legislatures.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Congress first passed the amendment in 1972 with a 7-year ratification deadline in its preamble (The deadline was extended by three years).
—April Rubin, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The ratification laid the groundwork for the arrest warrant issued by the court against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in May 2024.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Jeannie Suk Gersen, The New Yorker, 22 Jan. 2025
This process involves approval from two-thirds of Congress and ratification by three-quarters of state legislatures.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025
Congress first passed the amendment in 1972 with a 7-year ratification deadline in its preamble (The deadline was extended by three years).
—April Rubin, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
The ratification laid the groundwork for the arrest warrant issued by the court against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant in May 2024.
—Nadine El-Bawab, ABC News, 12 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
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Should Chinese companies bypass sanctions and face stricter enforcement measures that eventually close these loopholes, Nvidia’s revenues could be affected.—
Trefis Team,
Forbes,
5 Mar. 2025
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However, political instability and lingering sanctions from a 2023 military coup could slow progress.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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Congress would have to approve payments Yet to send the DOGE checks out, the Trump administration will need Congress’ approval.—
Lorie Konish,
CNBC,
27 Feb. 2025
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Starship launch plans comes after Musk targets FAA SpaceX still requires approval from the FAA before the Starship can get off the ground again.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA TODAY,
27 Feb. 2025
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The Context Russia's invasion of Ukraine last week entered its fourth year, with the U.S. previously providing billions in military and humanitarian support.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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And while Republicans control the federal government, their narrow congressional majorities will necessitate at least some Democratic support, particularly in the Senate, to pass such a measure.—
Geoffrey Skelley,
ABC News,
3 Mar. 2025
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In his first union endorsement, sources told Politico the New York City District Council of Carpenters would endorse Cuomo as well.—
Julia Reinstein,
ABC News,
1 Mar. 2025
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And that has seemingly introduced some tension in their belief system, should Musk's ongoing endorsements maintain the memecoin's price volatility and potentially obstruct Dogecoin's steady growth.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
28 Feb. 2025
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In the first round of voting, members vote to narrow down nominations, and oftentimes categories are only voted on by voting members of a specific corresponding branch—the actors branch votes for actor categories, the directors branch votes for director categories, and so on.—
Eliana Dockterman,
TIME,
2 Mar. 2025
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The sample was weighted to be representative of adults nationwide according to gender, age, race, and education, based on the U.S. Census American Community Survey and Current Population Survey, as well as 2024 presidential vote.—
Anthony Salvanto,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.—
Brendan Quinn,
The Athletic,
30 July 2024
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But where the standard Meyers heroine would fuss herself into a fugue state of approbation, Anne remains oddly unruffled.—
Sophie Gilbert,
The Atlantic,
29 June 2024
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With its proprietary technology, a scalable business model, and strong backing from Hadrena, Clays is well-positioned to become a dominant force in the interactive social gaming sector.—
Lela London,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan have boarded a plane from Romania to America after the Trump administration made clear its backing for the MAGA-supporting social media influencers.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
27 Feb. 2025
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“Ratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratification. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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