affirmed

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In 1898, a conservative Supreme Court upheld that rule and affirmed the citizenship of Wong Kim Ark. He was born in San Francisco to Chinese parents who later returned to China.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Looking ahead, the company affirmed its previous guidance ranges for sales growth of 13% to 17% and for adjusted EPS of $3.05 to $3.13.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

Participants in the rallies accomplish nothing practical but feel heard, validated and affirmed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

In 2014, India's Supreme Court recognised transgender people as a "third gender" and affirmed their right to self-identify.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The ritual affirmed who we were despite the humiliating restrictions outside our door.

From "The Boy on the Wooden Box" by Leon Leyson