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It comes as the government confirms it will ratify the 2003 Unesco Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage.

From BBC • Dec. 22, 2023

"It is our hope that the union will ratify the proposed four-year agreement," said a spokesperson for Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan's office.

From Reuters • Jul. 21, 2023

It isn’t clear when Budapest will ratify Stockholm’s bid.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 23, 2023

It isn’t clear either when Budapest will ratify Stockholm’s bid.

From Washington Times • Mar. 23, 2023

"And therefore will I see whether the Queen of Scots will ratify them, ere I go farther in the matter," returned Elizabeth.

From Unknown to History: a story of the captivity of Mary of Scotland by Yonge, Charlotte Mary