nonbinding
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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South Korean conglomerate Hanwha has made a nonbinding offer valued at more than $1 billion to buy Austal USA, a builder of ships and submarine parts for the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
The guidelines are nonbinding, and Paramount and Warner’s combined market share isn’t significantly above 30%.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026
Advisory committee recommendations are nonbinding, and the FDA is responsible for making final approval.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 18, 2026
County Judge Ron Massingill asked the commissioners to take a nonbinding vote signaling the officials wanted the business and would be willing to waive its property taxes.
From Salon ● Jun. 6, 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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