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ratification

[rat-uh-fi-key-shuhn] / ˌræt ə fɪˈkeɪ ʃən /


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Kiplimo ran 57:20 in Lisbon earlier this year but Kejelcha has now knocked 29 seconds off that time to regain the record, subject to official ratification.

From BBC Aug. 23, 2026

The majority’s decision in Barbara recounts how before the 14th Amendment’s ratification, Americans followed the long-standing common-law rule making persons born on American soil citizens by birth.

From Slate Jul. 24, 2026

The week is expected to see renewed efforts towards regional energy security, including the ongoing push for ratification of the bloc's Framework Agreement on Petroleum Security fuel-sharing scheme.

From Barron's Jul. 21, 2026

Only by skillfully uniting the two groups—made easier to achieve by President Woodrow Wilson’s refusal to compromise—was Lodge able to prevent ratification and mark himself as a leader of consequence.

From The Wall Street Journal May 22, 2026

Is she the one that put rat in ratification.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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