affirm

Example Sentences

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"Today, we come together in solemn solidarity to affirm truth and pursue a route to healing and reparative justice. The adoption of this resolution serves as a safeguard against forgetting," said Mahama.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

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

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

Ms. Polk declined to affirm these policies in HR training, and then the district rejected her request for religious accommodation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

"It will be a moment of pause to reflect and affirm that hatred and violence will never define us as Australians."

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2025

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