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corroborate

[kuh-rob-uh-reyt, kuh-rob-er-it] / kəˈrɒb əˌreɪt, kəˈrɒb ər ɪt /


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The CPI estimate of legal costs had becoming increasingly “erratic” since it was last made publicly available in 2024, the BEA said, and the agency was unable to corroborate its findings via other sources.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

It can take hours, he added, to fully corroborate information based on eyewitness accounts and confirm details.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 28, 2026

The BBC has seen an email exchange in which she appears to corroborate his story, but has been unable to verify its authenticity.

From BBC Apr. 24, 2026

Breadth indicators corroborate “this extreme oversold condition, supporting a bullish medium-to-long-term outlook for both the sector and the broader market.”

From Barron's Mar. 19, 2026

Such difficulties as these tend to be all the more preoccupying nowadays because one does not have the means to discuss and corroborate views with one's fellow professionals in the way one once did.

From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro

"An eyewitness account of about 20 'geese' taking flight and heading toward the river just minutes before a loud bang was heard corroborates geese in the area shortly before the crash."

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

A copy of the search warrant affidavit obtained by local news outlet Lost Coast Outpost corroborates the details of Raymond’s account.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Treasury yields fell as a slew of data corroborates U.S. inflation concerns while giving mixed signals about economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

But for Dyne, Matteis believes the deal for Avidity is “highly validating,” as it corroborates the expected value of muscle-delivery technology and the attractiveness of the markets for even rare diseases like DMD.

From MarketWatch Oct. 27, 2025

“It corroborates what Marietta and I found out earlier,” Louis said.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

For months, lawmakers inspecting the facility have corroborated reports of inhumane conditions and called for immediate intervention.

From Slate May 29, 2026

Urbina shared documents that detail how she was lured into the scam, and ProPublica corroborated her story with her husband and Catholic Charities.

From Salon May 2, 2026

The woman's story was reportedly corroborated by text messages she sent friends at the time and by her former boyfriend, who told the newspaper that he encouraged her to report the incident to the police.

From BBC Apr. 10, 2026

The Times has not independently corroborated reports of inappropriate behavior.

From Los Angeles Times Apr. 7, 2026

A third article, from Wilkins, corroborated the evidence further with experimental data from DNA crystals.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

"We've had enough other corroborating data... to confirm that those vessels were clearly out there," Poling said.

From Barron's Mar. 13, 2026

Find corroborating information from an official or trusted source, including the people who run the places or channels where that Extremely Exciting/Enraging/Exclusive event is supposedly taking place.

From Salon Jan. 21, 2026

The department claimed to have found corroborating evidence, but did not elaborate.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 1, 2025

As the Texas Tribune reports, “Medical providers and investigators at the time also viewed Roberson’s flat affect as corroborating his guilt. Roberson was diagnosed with autism in 2018.”

From Slate Oct. 8, 2025

“I think it’s a corroborating witness,” Frank said.

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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