ratification

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He used that position to block ratification External link of a trade deal European Union and U.S. negotiators reached last summer, pointing to the U.S.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

The European Union said it would suspend its ratification of a deal struck over the summer.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

The European Union is pausing ratification of its trade agreement with the U.S. while reviewing the state of play.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 23, 2026

It includes a 20% wage increase over four years, a $4,000 ratification bonus and $2,550 annual lump-sum payments.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

The depth and apparent intractability of the problem became much clearer during the debates surrounding the drafting and ratification of the Constitution.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis