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ultimatum

[uhl-tuh-mey-tuhm, -mah-] / ˌʌl təˈmeɪ təm, -ˈmɑ- /


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The ultimatum came when Nagraj’s wife was nine months pregnant with the couple’s second child.

From MarketWatch Jun. 23, 2026

The ultimatum has no legal backing but has gained traction through countrywide protests, threats at places where foreigners live or work, and a toxic social media campaign that analysts say has been building for years.

From Barron's Jun. 19, 2026

But they also issued an ultimatum: “If we can continue doing the work that made this show what it is—committing acts of independent, fearless journalism and storytelling—we’re here for it. If not, we leave.”

From Slate Jun. 5, 2026

Following the US ultimatum, all EAC members except Rwanda pulled their support for the ban.

From BBC May 23, 2026

“Just imagine, Mr. President,” the message began, “that we had presented you with the conditions of an ultimatum which you have presented us.”

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

They also started wider European hostilities by sending ultimata to Russia and France, and by declaring war when those ultimata were rejected - indeed fabricating a pretext that French aircraft had bombed Nuremberg.

From BBC Feb. 12, 2014

The ultimata were immediately communicated to Premier Michalakopoulos and, after a Cabinet Council, the Government presented its collective resignation to the Provisional President.

From Time Magazine Archive

Cried Wagner later, still angry over the deadline demand: "They don't give me ultimata!"

From Time Magazine Archive

On the 18th, one was sent to the same Minister, with propositions which were then regarded as their ultimata.

From The Diplomatic Correspondence of the American Revolution, Vol. IX by Sparks, Jared

These points were no longer to be "ultimata" but only matters for discussion.

From Jefferson and His Colleagues; a chronicle of the Virginia dynasty by Johnson, Allen

People intending to protest against migrants should do so without "intimidation, threats or ultimatums", President Cyril Ramaphosa has warned on the eve of an unofficial deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa.

From BBC Jun. 29, 2026

“We don’t believe in deadlines or ultimatums to secure Iran’s national interests.”

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 21, 2026

But Baqaei said Tehran "never accepts ultimatums" and that he could not confirm any such message was received.

From Barron's Feb. 2, 2026

The McKinsey and EY studies highlight that open communication and collaboration unlock AI’s potential far more effectively than ultimatums.

From MarketWatch Dec. 18, 2025

The windows of our home rattled with the thunder of ultimatums.

From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer




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