ultimatum
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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
The medical group gave the Kenyan government a 48-hour ultimatum to disclose details of the negotiations or risk nationwide industrial action.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
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
Bush’s 48-hour ultimatum for Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq had just expired.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
I issued an ultimatum: we have to leave, there’s no way I can stay in this house, on this road, knowing everything that has gone on here.
From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins
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