ultimatum

Example Sentences

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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

Coming just ahead of his own ultimatum, the move creates a potential off-ramp, at least for now.

From BBC

The ultimatum, made just a day after the US leader said he was considering "winding down" military operations, came as the waterway -- through which a fifth of global oil and gas flows -- remained effectively closed.

From Barron's

Meanwhile, even this ultimatum—designed to pressure the Senate—is extremely unlikely to accomplish the near-impossible.

From The Wall Street Journal

Activist groups, calling themselves Gen Z and Gen Y movements, had recently issued a 72-hour ultimatum for Randrianirina's resignation, citing frustration with his performance, local media reported.

From BBC