confirm

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Disappearance data is difficult to confirm in Mexico, though the number of people reported missing did climb during the Calderón administration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

In his message on Sunday, Trump also referred to another operation inside Iran to rescue "another brave pilot ... which we did not confirm, because we did not want to jeopardize our second rescue operation."

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Londoner Chisora - now with 14 defeats - had said beforehand it would be his last fight, but he hesitated to confirm his retirement when joined in the ring by his family.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

Before you do anything, confirm whether your husband’s pension is single life, or if it has a joint and survivor inclusion.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 4, 2026

The president's press secretary and the roomful of reporters sitting unharmed could confirm that there had been no explosions.

From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow