ultimatum
Example Sentences
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“Two, it said you could not sue NASCAR, that was an antitrust violation, I felt. Three, they gave us an ultimatum I didn’t think was fair to 23XI.”
From Los Angeles Times
She eventually delivered an ultimatum: If the Indians don’t decide between Delhi and Washington as a location within 48 hours, she would withdraw American support from the investigation.
The suspension infuriated Caracas, which issued the carriers with a 48-hour ultimatum on Monday to resume flights or be banned from Venezuela, which they ignored.
From Barron's
Angered by this, the Venezuelan government issued the carriers with an ultimatum that expired on Wednesday.
From BBC
The fervor peaked last week when Kiffin denied that he had been given an ultimatum by Ole Miss to announce his decision before the team’s annual clash against Mississippi State.
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