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Recent Examples of ironclad
Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Europe’s leaders and officials have been blindsided by a staggering collapse in American support for Ukraine in the past weeks, after almost three years of ironclad backing by the previous administration of Joe Biden.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
Avoid a broader regional war while forcefully countering Iran’s terrorist proxies and destabilizing activities, and demonstrating an ironclad, unprecedented commitment to Israel’s security.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
Although the specific language is somewhat ambiguous, Article 5 has usually been interpreted by the United States (and other NATO members) as an ironclad commitment to intervene directly on behalf of an ally.
—Thomas Wright, Foreign Affairs, 24 Feb. 2025
Europe’s leaders and officials have been blindsided by a staggering collapse in American support for Ukraine in the past weeks, after almost three years of ironclad backing by the previous administration of Joe Biden.
—Edward Szekeres, CNN, 28 Feb. 2025
Noun
So, with the Titans, this patience manifests in me as someone who doesn't believe in making a change unless there's an ironclad guarantee that the alternative is better than the present.
—Nick Suss, The Tennessean, 16 Dec. 2024
Avoid a broader regional war while forcefully countering Iran’s terrorist proxies and destabilizing activities, and demonstrating an ironclad, unprecedented commitment to Israel’s security.
—Benjamin Weinthal, Fox News, 18 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ironclad
Adjective
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Led by 28-year olds Frederic Boesel and Jonas Muller—along with their over 30 cofounders—the company is positioning itself to be a big mover in AI, making the base models underpinning powerful image generation widely accessible.—
Thomas Brewster,
Forbes.com,
15 Apr. 2025
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The formula combines powerful but gentle ingredients like tranexamic acid, kojic acid, and niacinamide to tackle dark spots, acne scars, and uneven tone.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
15 Apr. 2025
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Facing the threat posed by the Chinese navy, which has over 370 ships and submarines, the U.S. has sent warships to the Western Pacific Ocean following upgrades, including a laser-armed destroyer and an aircraft carrier that has stealth fighter jets embarked aboard.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
14 Apr. 2025
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In February, Chinese warships held live-fire drills in waters near Vietnam in the Gulf of Tonkin, known as the Beibu Gulf in China, after Hanoi published a map defining its territorial claims there.—
Nectar Gan,
CNN Money,
14 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Most impactful is the film’s focus on the adult son of Ramirez’s victim, whose anger seems so unyielding.—
Joe Reid,
Vulture,
28 Feb. 2025
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In any case, that scenario finds musical expression in an unyielding melody, hardly resting over off-kilter meters.—
Hannah Edgar,
Chicago Tribune,
5 Apr. 2025
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Told in first-person narrative with archival photos, the 225-page coffee-table book covers the family’s many setbacks and triumphs dating back to the early 1890s, when Jessop’s great-grandparents arrived in San Diego via steamship, rail and horsedrawn buggy.—
David Garrick,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
20 Mar. 2025
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The wooden steamship — which measured 95 feet and weighed 82 gross tons — was built in 1873 in Stockton, New South Wales, according to the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
12 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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With its 4-inch (102mm) Maksutov-Cassegrain design, this small but mighty scope delivers sharp, detailed views of the Moon, planets, and, in the right conditions, bright deep-sky objects.—
Tantse Walter,
Space.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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The small but mighty device connects to your TV, includes popular apps like Netflix and Hulu, and even offers over 400 live TV channels.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2025
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With past tanker seizures straining relations between Tehran and Washington, the move could escalate tensions further.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
1 Apr. 2025
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But deploying firefighters, helicopters and water tankers is often based on human decisions.—
Devendra Goyal,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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It’s also cleverly engineered to do double duty: compost solid scraps and collect compost tea, a potent liquid fertilizer prized by plant lovers.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
17 Apr. 2025
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This offseason, the team didn't have to make too many outside additions as the roster is solid at most spots.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Use a Steamer Using a handheld clothing steamer is probably the most popular alternative to traditional ironing.—
Emily Williams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Mar. 2025
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While steaming, be sure to hold the steamer nozzle upright so hot water doesn't spill or dribble out.—
Katelyn Squiers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Apr. 2025
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“Ironclad.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ironclad. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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