affirm

Example Sentences

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“The 14th Amendment affirms the ancient and fundamental rule of citizenship by birth within the territory,” the court said.

From Los Angeles Times

“It affirms what our communities have always known: You cannot investigate injustice without the power to uncover the truth,” Eke said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Fourteenth Amendment affirms the ancient and fundamental rule of citizenship by birth within the territory,” the majority said, including “all children here born of resident aliens.”

From The Wall Street Journal

“This new information affirms that guardrails on public-private partnerships are important in all instances and especially this one,” Pham said in a statement.

From Salon

But Section 35 of Canada’s 1982 Constitution “recognizes and affirms” Aboriginal rights.

From The Wall Street Journal