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accession

[ak-sesh-uhn] / ækˈsɛʃ ən /




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"The end of Hungarian obstruction to Ukraine's accession does not mean it will accelerate," summed up Sebastien Maillard from the Jacques Delors think tank.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

When Iceland's accession negotiations were paused, 27 of the 33 chapters had been opened, and 11 had been concluded, according to the government.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

There can be little doubt of the struggle the King has had, balancing family loyalty, a situation he inherited upon accession, and his duty to the Crown.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026

James’s accession to the Scottish throne was the first Protestant coronation in Scotland’s history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

The old-fashioned keeps of Arthur’s accession had given place to a gaiety of defence, now difficult to imagine.

From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White




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