as in decisions
a position arrived at after consideration
her resolution to become a vegetarian is based on what she recently learned about modern farming practices
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Recent Examples of resolutions
These are respectful and cooperative, with fair resolutions.
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Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite relentless political attacks and courtroom challenges, nearly all anti-DEI shareholder resolutions have failed, rejected by overwhelming margins at companies like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Berkshire Hathaway.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The case’s dynamics have shifted sharply since Routh fired his public defenders and began representing himself, as the defendant has offered a series of unconventional resolutions to the case.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Although there had been hope that some funding would be restored, given that no budget has been approved for the next fiscal year, Republicans in the House and the Senate have failed to include public media funding in the resolutions drawn up so far.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Three south shore municipalities passed resolutions opposing the potential removal of a portion of I-794.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The House resolutions now go to the Senate for concurrence.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
But fewer than 10 percent of these charges result in sentencing, in part due to out-of-court resolutions and victims declining to support prosecution.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Another group, the International Network of Genocide Scholars, also holds conferences and publishes a journal but does not issue similar resolutions.
—Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Despite relentless political attacks and courtroom challenges, nearly all anti-DEI shareholder resolutions have failed, rejected by overwhelming margins at companies like Apple, Coca-Cola, and Berkshire Hathaway.
—Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
The case’s dynamics have shifted sharply since Routh fired his public defenders and began representing himself, as the defendant has offered a series of unconventional resolutions to the case.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 5 Sep. 2025
Although there had been hope that some funding would be restored, given that no budget has been approved for the next fiscal year, Republicans in the House and the Senate have failed to include public media funding in the resolutions drawn up so far.
—Ted Johnson, Deadline, 4 Sep. 2025
Three south shore municipalities passed resolutions opposing the potential removal of a portion of I-794.
—Erik S. Hanley, jsonline.com, 4 Sep. 2025
The House resolutions now go to the Senate for concurrence.
—Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 4 Sep. 2025
But fewer than 10 percent of these charges result in sentencing, in part due to out-of-court resolutions and victims declining to support prosecution.
—Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 3 Sep. 2025
Another group, the International Network of Genocide Scholars, also holds conferences and publishes a journal but does not issue similar resolutions.
—Stephanie Van Den Berg, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for resolutions
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Meanwhile, tax framework complexity considers aspects of how the tax laws are being enforced, such as tax law enactment, tax guidance, tax payment and filing systems, tax audits, and how corporations can appeal tax decisions.—
Nathan Goldman,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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That is difficult for many people who make critical decisions for the people.—
Richard B. Williams,
Denver Post,
10 Sep. 2025
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The views and opinions expressed in this column are the author's and do not necessarily reflect those of USA TODAY.—
Johnny C. Taylor Jr,
USA Today,
9 Sep. 2025
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On Reddit, users shared mixed opinions about Bella's breed.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 Sep. 2025
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Despite the promise, researchers caution against early conclusions.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
13 Sep. 2025
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Plus-size segment remains underserved by apparel market Mallorie Dunn, a professor of fashion design at the Fashion Institute of Technology and owner of SmartGlamour, a clothing line that offers the smallest and largest sizes, worries about the apparel retail market rushing to conclusions.—
Kevin Williams,
CNBC,
12 Sep. 2025
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In a statement to USA TODAY, one of Combs’ attorneys, Erica Wolff, said the jury’s not-guilty verdicts undermine the validity of the civil claims.—
Gina Barton,
USA Today,
7 Sep. 2025
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Trials make disputes public, and jury trials allow citizens to debate the issues and return verdicts that reflect their community.—
Richard Lorren Jolly,
The Conversation,
5 Sep. 2025
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Attorneys for the government have said the secretary's clear and broad authority to make determinations related to the TPS program are not subject to judicial review.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
7 Sep. 2025
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Others said Trump should be afforded a new trial due to errors in the trial judge's determinations.—
Aysha Bagchi,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Resolutions.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/resolutions. Accessed 13 Sep. 2025.
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