nonbinding
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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MOUs are nonbinding and are seen by many in the oil industry as an expression of interest in striking a deal.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
The arrangement is nonbinding, but Gordon said that over 90% of students end up enrolling with the partner school.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
Initial nonbinding bids were due Monday as part of a process managed by the boutique investment bank Moelis & Co.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
In October, OpenAI announced a nonbinding $71 billion commitment for Korean memory chips, a big chunk of global supply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
In order to find out where women actually stood on the issue, in November 1895, Massachusetts conducted a nonbinding referendum.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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