affirm

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

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

“The history of the court has been to be very protective of American workers and retirees, and to affirm that the fiduciary duty is the very highest duty under the law,” Schlichter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

"We categorically affirm that these claims are entirely false," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

The Grinch, by contrast, can affirm where you are, without ever asking you to be better.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025

This time, as if to affirm the point, he gently nudged her palm.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray