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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Seventeen years later, he’s still seeking that affirmation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026

Gromov said he saw "quite high" chances of a full commercial deal being struck, while Korolev was more hesitant, expecting only "affirmation of political support, not final agreements".

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

During those beginning months, you are still in “arrival mode” and looking everywhere for affirmation that you made the right decision.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 24, 2026

It makes compromise difficult and disagreement suspect, shifting the goal from persuasion to affirmation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

He smacked his lips together, shook his head in serene affirmation, purred, and took another sip.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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