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ratify

[rat-uh-fahy] / ˈræt əˌfaɪ /


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The Board of Education also must ratify tentative agreements.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

Updating the Exchange of Notes is "necessary in order to ratify the treaty", Doughty told MPs.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

The European Union will provisionally apply its trade agreement with South American countries as lawmakers in the bloc are still waiting to ratify the accord.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

NFL owners must then ratify a final purchase agreement.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

Dad began a lecture, pausing often so Mother could ratify his remarks.

From "Educated" by Tara Westover




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