ultimatum
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But they also issued an ultimatum: “If we can continue doing the work that made this show what it is—committing acts of independent, fearless journalism and storytelling—we’re here for it. If not, we leave.”
From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026
The medical group gave the Kenyan government a 48-hour ultimatum to disclose details of the negotiations or risk nationwide industrial action.
From BBC • May 29, 2026
His Thursday announcement of the latest extension to his ultimatum to Iran occurred just after the S&P 500 registered its biggest daily drop since the start of the conflict.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 27, 2026
Bush’s 48-hour ultimatum for Saddam Hussein to leave Iraq had just expired.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
Once you give an ultimatum, you have to mean it.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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