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ultimatum

[uhl-tuh-mey-tuhm, -mah-] / ˌʌl təˈmeɪ təm, -ˈmɑ- /


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As the final hours tick down, there has been little indication that Iran is ready to agree to Trump's ultimatum.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 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

Gervase’s one appearance in 2025 was enough to earn him a World Series ring, which he’ll be happy to share with the father who gave him an ultimatum to improve his game.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2026

When the Taliban gave Habib the ultimatum to join them, Habib knew the family could no longer stay.

From "Shooting Kabul" by N. H. Senzai




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