affirm
Example Sentences
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He also affirmed Canada's support for Greenland, Denmark and the Nato alliance, drawing applause.
From BBC
The U.S. actually affirmed Denmark’s sovereignty over Greenland in 1916 as part of a deal to buy islands in the Caribbean from Denmark.
“I think it is set up in a way that makes it very hard to resist, always available at any time of day, affirming, never tiring of questions,” Sadock told Salon.
From Salon
A second possible outcome would be for the appeals panel to affirm the guilty verdict but remove the "immediate effect" clause.
From BBC
Powell affirmed his commitment to his duties, focusing on price stability and maximum employment, despite perceived political pressure.
From Barron's
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
