affirmative

Example Sentences

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Congress made the affirmative decision to broaden its grant of birthright citizenship from the earlier statute.

From Slate • Apr. 1, 2026

Getting an affirmative answer, she told the man, “Thank you,” then rolled up her window and sped away, leaving him in the dust.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

While diversity programs have gone by a variety of names over the decades — nondiscrimination, affirmative action, DEI — they all trace their roots to the Civil Rights Movement, which lasted from 1954 to 1968.

From Salon • Jan. 19, 2026

The allegations, first announced in January 2025, claimed the companies collected and sold geolocation and driving behavior data from millions of consumers without obtaining their affirmative consent.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 14, 2026

I didn’t want the court to think that Ralph was robotically denying everything I asked him, so I asked a question that required an affirmative answer.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson