as in indorsement
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Recent Examples of ratification
The process to repeal an amendment requires a 2/3 vote in the House and Senate plus ratification by 3/4 of the states.
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Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
But any change to the Constitution requires a supermajority vote in Congress, and then ratification by three-quarters of the states.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
There is no wishing away Moscow’s signature on, and ratification of, the September 1990 treaty that allowed NATO’s jurisdiction to move eastward across the Cold War– era frontline.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
Either route would then require ratification from three-quarters of the states.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
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Arkansas Online, 10 May 2025
But any change to the Constitution requires a supermajority vote in Congress, and then ratification by three-quarters of the states.
—Natalie Proulx, New York Times, 1 May 2025
There is no wishing away Moscow’s signature on, and ratification of, the September 1990 treaty that allowed NATO’s jurisdiction to move eastward across the Cold War– era frontline.
—Foreign Affairs, 9 Apr. 2025
Either route would then require ratification from three-quarters of the states.
—Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 31 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ratification
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The bottom line: Graham and Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) have a bill to hit Russia with economic sanctions if Putin refuses to negotiate with Ukraine — or if Russia launches another attack after a peace deal is reached.—
Stef W. Kight,
Axios,
27 May 2025
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Meanwhile, anticipation is building over whether the Trump administration will include oil in the sanctions that the U.S. president has threatened if Putin does not agree to peace talks.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 May 2025
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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
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The water company serving most of the Boise area just won approval to raise its rates.—
Angela Palermo,
Idaho Statesman,
3 June 2025
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Crucially, the Pixel 8 still has five years of software support left.—
Janhoi McGregor,
Forbes.com,
7 June 2025
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Keep in mind that bush-type beans and peas generally don't need support, but pole beans require trellises or cages for their vining stems. Lupines: Many growers don't realize that lupines belong to the legume family and can also benefit neighboring plants with their nitrogen fixing roots.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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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
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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
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That’s worse even than Alabama, the only other non-unanimous state, where the threshold is 10 votes.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2025
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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
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Not for attention, approbation, another hit of dopamine.—
Colin Fleming,
New York Daily News,
26 May 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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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
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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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“Ratification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ratification. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.
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