Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 60 symbolic 52 symbolic gesture 49 nonbinding 43 largely ceremonial 40 formality 40 symbolically 40 unclear 39 mere formality 39 fiercely opposed 38 foregone conclusion 38 deeply unpopular 38 unlikely 38 non binding 37 legally binding 36 unilateral 36 punitive 35 bitterly opposed 35 formal 35 carefully choreographed 35 ease tensions 35 nonbinding resolution 34 heightened tensions 34 negligible 34 voted overwhelmingly 34 insignificant 34 reluctant 33 formally 33 loath 33 politically unpopular 33 abstentions 33 ceremonial 33 indefinitely postponed 33 conciliatory 32 defiance 32 dwarfed 32 overwhelmingly 32 override veto 32 tacit approval 32 vehemently opposed 32 reconsidering 32 tacit 32 retroactive 31 staunchly opposed 31 noteworthy 31 majority 31 lame duck 31 momentous 31 acquiescence 31 lawmakers 31 deeply divided 31 closely watched 31 tiny fraction 31 signaled willingness 31 gesture 31 goodwill gesture 31 fait accompli 31 unpopular 31 frowned upon 31 inconceivable 31 hard liners 31 contentious 31 balking 30 defuse tensions 30 stalemated 30 embolden 30 significant 30 formalized 30 retaliatory 30 rankled 30 hotly debated 30 moot 30 relatively 30 hotly disputed 30 de facto 30 closest ally 30 fraction 30 flashpoint 30 nonstarter 30 perfunctory 30 modest 30 rankles 30 unconvinced 30 oppose 30 US backed 30 Raul Castro 30 nonetheless 30 infuriate 30 unusual 30 approved 30 figurehead 30 authorizing 30 ratified 30 scheduled 30 [024] 30 tantamount 30 inconsequential 30 sizable 30 unanimous 30 regrettable 30 affront 30 veto wielding permanent