ultimatum

Example Sentences

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His extension last week of an ultimatum on attacking Iranian energy infrastructure did nothing to calm markets, and investors seem to be reacting less to his comments than to tangible news from the Persian Gulf.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 29, 2026

Coming just ahead of his own ultimatum, the move creates a potential off-ramp, at least for now.

From BBC • Mar. 23, 2026

Bush’s 48-hour ultimatum for Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq had just expired.

From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026

The or-else attached to this ultimatum is big.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 26, 2026

The group rushed to put the ultimatum into words.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin