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But there is another kind of urgency: If her capacity continues to decline, some of these “workaround windows” that require her to appear in person or affirm her own wishes will eventually close entirely.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

The World Cup gives each of us an opportunity to affirm our identities with pride, and Los Angeles throughout history has been the place that has welcomed these noble acts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 22, 2026

A Bramshill representative said Nieporte’s claims were built on fabricated accusations and that it expects the legal process to affirm that neither it nor the co-owners engaged in wrongful conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

Advocates are beating back policies that make it a crime to be homeless and fighting to affirm the rights of their homeless neighbors.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

There’s nothing to affirm a tribal identity, or consolidate power around a leader, like having an Other to denounce.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Two months have since passed, and he’s still offered no explanation for his appearance, which incidentally only affirms suspicions.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

“This ruling affirms what our neighbors have been telling us for more than a year, and it delivers relief while the case moves forward.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 29, 2026

"I'll go to social media before Google or somewhere else. Everyone is already talking about it," affirms Major.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

S&P affirms Indonesia’s BBB long-term sovereign credit rating, and expects the government to keep its fiscal deficit below the legal ceiling of 3% of GDP.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 14, 2026

“Always,” Dedd affirms, used to this fixed, monolithic language around interviewers and mythologizers of her sisters.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

The full state parole board affirmed that decision, giving Wade the earliest possible release date of December 2028.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2026

"With several lives lost and many injured, the toll remains provisional. The minister offered condolences, affirmed solidarity with families, and ordered assessments of affected schools to ensure learning continuity."

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

In March 2023, an appeals court affirmed the lower court’s decision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

“If you are born in America, you are American — period. The Constitution says it and the Supreme Court has affirmed it,” Schumer said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

“I’ve been here fifty-four years,” Truman affirmed once again.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

The rumors got so hot that Sesame Workshop issued a statement reminding people they are puppets and affirming the duo are “best friends.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

He currently helms the “Yass, Jesus!” podcast, an interfaith and sexuality affirming comedy show.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026

Ali Munshi said she recognizes her daughter’s success as a natural outcome of her family and community affirming and encouraging her from an early age.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a governor of the US central bank, in a ruling seen as affirming the Federal Reserve's independence.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Briony studied her mother’s face for every trace of shifting emotion, and Emily Tallis obliged with looks of alarm, snickers of glee and, at the end, grateful smiles and wise, affirming nods.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan