accession

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When Iceland's accession negotiations were paused, 27 of the 33 chapters had been opened, and 11 had been concluded, according to the government.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

It also nods at eventual Ukrainian accession to the European Union.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025

James’s accession to the Scottish throne was the first Protestant coronation in Scotland’s history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

Demonstrators against the Georgian government's suspension of its European Union accession bid have complained of other symptoms too - shortness of breath, coughing, and vomiting that lasted for weeks.

From BBC • Nov. 30, 2025

The Saxons and Normans of Arthur’s accession had begun to think of themselves as Englishmen.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White