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He added: "It's similar to the early release scheme. I want to get inside these issues before I confirm any of the plans that I inherited and, in fact, probably looking for changes."
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
The league hasn’t announced its plans for shifting games outside of Illinois other than to confirm they aspire to do so.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
Clinical trials will be necessary to confirm its effects in people, identify which patients might benefit, and determine safe and effective intake levels.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
The results confirm that the core brand is making progress, analysts at RBC Capital Markets said in a research note.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026
Copernicus presents his ideas hypothetically; Galileo says he has confirmed them with his telescope; and Kepler whispers in his ear, saying, ‘If only you could confirm it by flying there!’
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
When the chatbot advice confirms and explains their diagnosis, they welcome it.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 1, 2026
Before Dodgers beat the Mariners, Andrew Friedman all but confirms the team would be in contact with the Tigers about Tarik Skubal.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026
If future prospective research confirms the findings, diabetes prevention may need to become more personalized.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 28, 2026
In his view, that confirms that the long-term growth trajectory for chip makers is intact.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 20, 2026
“It’s a good plan, Elias,” the Augur confirms.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
Authorities stressed they have not confirmed that claim and continue to investigate the case as an active kidnapping.
From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026
Associations around the world, including some in Europe, had already confirmed their intention to vote for him.
From BBC ● Aug. 1, 2026
Even so, the discovery confirmed once again that ancient Mars contained the chemical ingredients needed to support life.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 1, 2026
Jacie Prieto Lopez, vice president of communications for LA28, the Olympics organizing group, confirmed that improvements would be made to the facility but said specifics were still being sorted out.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2026
“He agreed, and then confirmed that for everyone’s safety, you had to kill the vampires, yes?”
From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny
The defence barrister then asked for a pre-sentence report to be compiled by probation on his client, with the Crown confirming Victim Impact Statements will also be made.
From BBC ● Jul. 21, 2026
However, confirming whether those planets have atmospheres has been one of the most difficult challenges in exoplanet research.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
County officials said they weren’t able to identify the raptor and that even confirming the sex of a bald eagle is no easy feat, given they have no external genitalia.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 20, 2026
Trump has made candid statements about the war in recent days, confirming that he is considering new military options.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
“Yes,” Mom said, confirming what she had seen before.
From "Dead End in Norvelt" by Jack Gantos
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