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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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EW&F is emblematic of Black identity, uplifting Black joy through a message of infinite possibility and affirmation, “feeding into little souls like mine,” says Michelle Obama.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

For Palantir, the results are an affirmation of the technology at the heart of its business.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

All 129 parliamentarians - including 64 first-time MSPs - swore allegiance to the King, either by affirmation or oath during a ceremony in the chamber.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

I grew to love places like that, places where I could get affirmation for just speaking Mandarin without an accent, where I was still allowed back simply because I didn’t draw attention to myself.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

This got even a louder affirmation from the assembly, followed by some truly hearty spitting.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam




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