ultimatum

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, even this ultimatum—designed to pressure the Senate—is extremely unlikely to accomplish the near-impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal

Activist groups, calling themselves Gen Z and Gen Y movements, had recently issued a 72-hour ultimatum for Randrianirina's resignation, citing frustration with his performance, local media reported.

From BBC

Bush’s 48-hour ultimatum for Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq had just expired.

From Salon

Traders had bid up futures as the January ultimatum for them to leave Kuwait loomed.

From The Wall Street Journal

But the story really begins with an ultimatum.

From Los Angeles Times