submission

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A raid to seize the enriched uranium, in what Kavanagh speculates is an attempt to “embarrass” Iran into submission, the operation would face a slew of problems.

From Salon • Apr. 3, 2026

To ensure compliance, ask your preparer to confirm submission in advance of April 15.

From Barron's • Mar. 28, 2026

The statement said the Maldives government would "pursue all available avenues for a formal submission" to the ICJ and continued to "assess all lawful means to uphold the national interest".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

A public filing typically occurs a couple of months after the initial submission, depending on how many questions regulators have.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

For the next few minutes she pokes and prods, pulling the hair back from my face and smoothing it into submission.

From "Orphan Train" by Christina Baker Kline