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memorandum

[mem-uh-ran-duhm] / ˌmɛm əˈræn dəm /


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Those conditions echo the terms of a so-called memorandum of understanding which was reached in June and collapsed as fighting resumed.

From Barron's Aug. 14, 2026

The memorandum also calls for a new public shipyard “to supercharge submarine repair and restore the American industrial base.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 13, 2026

Except for the part about reparations, the demands restated some of the 14 articles in the memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. and Iranian negotiators in mid-June.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

Mediators have urged both sides to return to the terms of a subsequent June memorandum that set out a path for peace talks.

From Barron's Aug. 9, 2026

“But would you say that, sir, even in the light of General Peckem’s recent memorandum on the subject of appropriate military attire in combat areas?”

From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller

The recent publication of confidential Supreme Court memoranda by The New York Times has brought to light a pivotal moment in the court’s history.

From Salon Apr. 25, 2026

In 2023, Kuwait signed seven memoranda of understanding with China on projects including the Mubarak al-Kabeer Port, as well as housing, water treatment and renewable energy.

From Barron's Dec. 23, 2025

He said Mr Trump "begins this case because he seeks a vindication of his legal rights… that the statements in these memoranda are false."

From BBC Oct. 16, 2023

Securities and Exchange Commission announced Friday it was dismissing roughly 40 pending enforcement cases after an internal review found enforcement staff had improper access to certain memoranda meant for commission officials ruling on those matters.

From Reuters Jun. 2, 2023

On February 4 he sat down at Codman’s desk for the first time and found it awash with stacks of invoices and memoranda.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson

Carney’s office said Thursday that the two sides had signed memorandums of understanding covering energy, combating crime and other issues, providing “the foundation for a new strategic partnership.”

From The Wall Street Journal Jan. 15, 2026

Deals and memorandums have been signed in shipbuilding, training of Indian seafarers to operate in polar waters, investments in new shipping lanes, civil nuclear energy, visa-free travel and critical minerals.

From BBC Dec. 5, 2025

President Donald Trump set the tone for his second term by issuing 26 executive orders, four proclamations and 12 memorandums on his first day back in office.

From Salon Oct. 8, 2025

Shortly after taking office, Hochman removed a number of Gascón’s closest allies from leadership posts in the district attorney’s office, according to transfer memorandums issued at the time.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 3, 2025

There was file after file of saved correspondence, memorandums and official announcements.

From "The Kill Order (Maze Runner, Book Four; Origin)" by James Dashner




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