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resolution

[rez-uh-loo-shuhn] / ˌrɛz əˈlu ʃən /




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A Royal Parks spokesperson said pay was a matter for Idverde, adding: "We recognise that this is a matter of concern for those involved and hope that a constructive resolution can be reached."

From BBC Aug. 14, 2026

A settlement between parties who were never adverse is not the resolution of a controversy; it is a press release with a case number.

From Slate Aug. 10, 2026

“My hope is that we’ll reach a resolution and if we can’t we’ll do it again,” said Jeffrey Sklarz, who represented the estate at the trial level.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 8, 2026

Silver has expressed a desire for a resolution, saying in June that it “needs to be wrapped up before next season.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

The only resolution that did not pass so easily was the suffrage amendment.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

Community resolutions, normally used for minor offences or incidents of antisocial behaviour, aim to address the issues without more formal legal proceedings.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

"With the festive season now behind most of us and New Year's resolutions in full swing, this research can help inform people's plans for healthy aging in 2026," she said.

From Science Daily Jun. 28, 2026

The replacement tickets ended up cutting Fountain off from his refund opportunity, as per the terms of StubHub’s “FanProtect Guarantee,” which leaves decisions on resolutions to the platform’s “sole discretion.”

From Slate Jun. 24, 2026

Exxon hasn’t sought to amend its bylaws to limit shareholder resolutions, but it hasn’t ruled out the option.

From The Wall Street Journal May 18, 2026

Stanton recognized their participation as a feminist act, even if the language in the resolutions was tamer than she had wanted.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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