accession
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It is quite normal for the European Commission, which runs the process, to take a positive approach toward future accessions, while national governments are often divided.
From BBC • Nov. 8, 2023
“Our process of accessions, promotions, and command selections are … solidly founded on merit,” Vice Adm.
From Washington Times • Sep. 21, 2023
He said previous accessions to the alliance had not been accompanied by a timeline.
From Reuters • Jul. 11, 2023
Heading into next week’s summit, debate is likely to center on the conditions for the countries seeking candidate status, as well as on the question of how to revive stalled accessions talks elsewhere.
From Washington Post • Jun. 17, 2022
Preserved Maya writing was similarly devoted to propaganda, births and accessions and victories of kings, and astronomical observations of priests.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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