ultimatum
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The ultimatum has no legal backing but has gained traction through countrywide protests, threats at places where foreigners live or work, and a toxic social media campaign that analysts say has been building for years.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
It follows an ultimatum the Met Police chief gave firms in March to enforce steps which would make stolen phones less desirable for resale and reuse.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
But they also issued an ultimatum: “If we can continue doing the work that made this show what it is—committing acts of independent, fearless journalism and storytelling—we’re here for it. If not, we leave.”
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
It works especially well when there’s a specific deadline like Tuesday night’s Strait of Hormuz ultimatum since there’s less danger of being right but getting the timing wrong.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026
The Austrian ultimatum was delivered to the Serb capital, Belgrade, on July 23, 1914.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
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