affirmed
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Circuit Court of Appeals, but in April 2025, a divided three-judge panel affirmed the dismissal, agreeing with the district court that Salazar’s newsletter subscription didn’t make him a subscriber under the law.
From Slate ● Oct. 17, 2026
Dhawan said he believes the new platform approach ranks it among the top cybersecurity companies, and affirmed that Proofpoint continues to consider an eventual return to public markets.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
And last year, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed that decision, meaning Boulder’s lawsuit could finally move forward.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
"With several lives lost and many injured, the toll remains provisional. The minister offered condolences, affirmed solidarity with families, and ordered assessments of affected schools to ensure learning continuity."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
That is what they have in common with the passive constructions that also bog down these examples, like was affirmed and were used.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
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