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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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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

"All Rise has that triumphant feeling and affirmation of our common humanity in spite of the tribulations and pitfalls."

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

“This decision represents another important affirmation of the Rule of Law and provides clarity for businesses that have borne the financial burden of these unlawful tariffs,” Woldenberg said.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

Fitch said its affirmation reflects Indonesia’s track record of macroeconomic and financial stability, solid growth prospects and a relatively modest government debt burden.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

It served as an affirmation, if nothing else.

From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor




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