ratification

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Recent Examples of ratification Next, the contract will go to Animation Guild members for a ratification vote. Katie Campione, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2024 Advertisement The contract’s ratification on the eve of election day clears the way for a major U.S. manufacturer and government contractor to restart Pacific Northwest assembly lines that the factory worker walkouts had idled for 53 days. David Koenig, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024 The City University of New York has reached a tentative contract agreement with unionized faculty and staff that includes across-the-board raises and a ratification bonus, CUNY and the Professional Staff Congress announced Monday. Cayla Bamberger, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024 Amendments not only have to be approved by a two-thirds vote in both chambers of Congress, but ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures, or three-fourths of conventions called in each state for ratification. Kaia Hubbard, CBS News, 9 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for ratification 
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Noun
  • Trump has named a number of China hard-liners among his Cabinet picks, including Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., his nominee for secretary of state, who is under Chinese government sanctions over his criticism of the crackdown on dissent in the Chinese territory of Hong Kong.
    Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Russia’s role in global energy trade continues to evolve amid sanctions, while the U.S. and China are competing for leadership in critical minerals and clean energy technologies.
    Robert Rapier, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • While these numbers underscore real risks, implementing these warnings would require Congressional approval.
    Jessica Dupuy, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Biden’s approval of the controversial Willow oil drilling project in Alaska draws into question the country’s commitment to a transition to clean energy while there is still money to be made in fossil fuels.
    Matt Reynolds, WIRED, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Andrew Whitworth, a former offensive lineman who spent five seasons with the Rams, gave a speech at the State Farm Stadium, showing his support to the L.A. community.
    Renan Botelho, WWD, 14 Jan. 2025
  • In the Legislature, some of DeSantis’ allies were quick to show their support for the governor, putting them at odds with their chamber’s leadership.
    Ana Ceballos, Miami Herald, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Loading your audio article Osceola Sheriff Marcos Lopez pushed back Thursday against his placement on a list of untrustworthy law enforcement officers, saying the move by former State Attorney Andrew Bain was revenge for not offering his endorsement in November’s election.
    Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Authentic customer endorsements and content are beneficial to the brand and should be reflected in existing loyalty frameworks, given that 77% of consumers are more likely to engage with content that feels genuine and relatable.
    Manu Mathew, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The House approved the legislation in a bipartisan 266-158 vote last year, with 51 Democrats joining all Republicans in support.
    Mychael Schnell, The Hill, 13 Jan. 2025
  • Republicans control the Senate, 53-47, and nominees are confirmed by a majority vote.
    Sara Dorn, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • On the floor, Biles’ every routine Tuesday received a studied silence, and every landing received raucous approbation.
    Brendan Quinn, The Athletic, 30 July 2024
  • 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
Noun
  • The No More Red anti-knife campaign began in the 2021-22 season with the backing of actor Idris Elba and Arsenal legend Ian Wright.
    Art de Roché, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
  • On the other hand, the backing of the mat can start to lose its effectiveness over time.
    Moriah Mason, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2025

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