ultimatum
Example Sentences
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But the story really begins with an ultimatum.
From Los Angeles Times
The ultimatum came at a Pentagon meeting that ended in a stalemate.
The ultimatum came at a Tuesday meeting at the Pentagon that ended in a stalemate, the people said.
Their ultimatum was accepted, success has followed, and now they are considered the best in the world.
From BBC
Evans strongly protested removing her signature tooth gap but gave in when Banks essentially gave her an ultimatum: Get rid of the gap or go home.
From Los Angeles Times
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