accession
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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
King Charles III’s popularity hovered around 70% in the aftermath of his accession before settling in at around 60%.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 5, 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
We support Kyiv’s accession to the European Union and have welcomed more than 120,000 Ukrainian refugees—approximately 2% of our population.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025
Now my body seemed at last to say, “Well, if you must have it, here!” and an accession of strength came flooding through me.
From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles
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