become law
Example Sentences
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It must pass the House to become law, which is a significant hurdle.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026
If the bill is passed by the Senate, it would move to the House and, if approved, on to President Trump for his signature to become law.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The proposal will become law only after negotiations between the European Parliament and EU member states.
From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026
Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are giving just a 22% chance and a 24% chance, respectively, that the measure will become law this year.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 19, 2026
While an enormous hurdle had been cleared, the suffragists knew their work was not done: Before the amendment would become law, three-fourths of the states needed to ratify it.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
