affirmation

Example Sentences

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It makes compromise difficult and disagreement suspect, shifting the goal from persuasion to affirmation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

Not something nice-ish, not a chocolate-covered diss or an insult teased as affirmation.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 8, 2026

“This decision represents another important affirmation of the Rule of Law and provides clarity for businesses that have borne the financial burden of these unlawful tariffs,” Woldenberg said.

From Barron's • Mar. 4, 2026

I watched one, and another, nodding along to the digital daily affirmation.

From Slate • Feb. 15, 2026

Ben was still making assertions of affirmation when I hung up the phone.

From "Paper Towns" by John Green