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affirm

[uh-furm] / əˈfɜrm /


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The available sources support and affirm the article’s characterization rather than present opposing arguments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Upholding these bans would affirm that professional standards and evidence-based practices still govern licensed treatment.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Higher expenses will compress margins in the near term, the analysts noted, but Akamai continues to announce large compute deals that affirm its relevance in the cloud-services market.

From Barron's • Feb. 20, 2026

Those who pretend to be innocent of a crime tacitly affirm that it is one.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

I condemn and affirm, say no and say yes, say yes and say no.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison




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