confirm
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Neither airline would confirm that Pakistan had closed or reopened its airspace when contacted by AFP.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
Many UK adults are also likely to have to confirm that they are not under-age by using one of the proposed measures, which are subject to government approval.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Because the effects differed so greatly from what earlier experiments had suggested was possible, the researchers needed extensive additional testing to confirm their observations.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
Women such as Margaret Wyard and Mary Scrutton, who had been receiving what we would call welfare payments, made outlandish confessions under duress that appeared to confirm the charges of their tormentors.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
I checked my mobile phone to confirm it.
From "An Elephant in the Garden" by Michael Morpurgo
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If future research confirms that dietary changes can reliably influence humanin, SHMOOSE, and related microproteins, these molecules could potentially become useful tools for evaluating nutritional interventions and developing more personalized strategies for healthy aging.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 25, 2026
The figure also confirms that the Triple Lock will see the State Pension increase by 3.9% next April.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Extensive research confirms the axiom that a sense of civic duty is the strongest predictor of whether someone will vote.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2026
In a statement, Kenya's Ministry of Health "confirms four new cases of Ebola", bringing the total to seven overall, including the deceased first case.
From Barron's ● Oct. 17, 2026
If I wasn’t sure before, that terrified look on his face confirms it.
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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Talks involving the Glazer family, minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, chief executive Omar Berrada and director of football Jason Wilcox took place before Carrick's immediate future was confirmed.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed an incident took place at 10:15 a.m.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 29, 2026
Leaders of the once-storied law firm confirmed plans to dissolve the partnership.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026
The board confirmed a third interim dividend of 0.90 euros per share for 2026, up 5.9 percent compared to 2025.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
“In German?” she asked, and when I confirmed this, she added, “Ah, I remember your German was good at school.”
From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman
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Jay-Z will perform at the next Super Bowl halftime show, the NFL announced, confirming last week’s report by Puck News.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 27, 2026
Rather than simply confirming that senescent cells play a role in aging, the studies investigate how to recognize different types of these cells, why they produce harmful inflammation and how their effects might be reduced.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 27, 2026
When I asked him about the money after the divorce, he denied that it had ever existed, despite the text message confirming that it had been set aside for the girls.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 27, 2026
Upon hearing the final whistle, confirming their 2-1 success, Arsenal's players ran towards their supporters in the away end to celebrate passionately.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
In fact, Gassendi points out, when the microscope was invented both the pores in the skin and the legs of the mite became visible, thus confirming the validity of earlier arguments to prove their existence.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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