confirm
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Biologists test the capybaras weekly to confirm they haven’t caught Brazilian spotted fever—a tick-borne disease often fatal to humans.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
"We are pleased to confirm he has expressed his continued commitment to the club – as we have to him," wrote the club in an open letter to supporters.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
The son claimed he visited the White House at Washington's request, but AFP was unable to confirm the invitation.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Among them was the original type specimen of the Himalayan pit viper, which helped researchers confirm the snake's true scientific identity.
From Science Daily • May 26, 2026
“Okay. Well, first thing, let’s confirm she’s there.”
From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko
Vocabulary lists containing confirm
Jim Burke's Academic Vocabulary List
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The SAT: Language of the Test, List 3
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The Language of Standardized Tests, List 2
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