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But there is another kind of urgency: If her capacity continues to decline, some of these “workaround windows” that require her to appear in person or affirm her own wishes will eventually close entirely.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 27, 2026

In the language of European diplomacy, leaders took turns to both affirm and avoid the commitment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2026

Israel and Lebanon, with US support, "affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security," the agreement begins.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

There’s nothing more Landor could have done in prison to affirm his faith and protect his rights.

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

On the contrary, our research serves only to affirm the portrait of Paul Revere as a masterpiece.

From "History of Art, Volume 1" by H.W. Janson

“Frederic Church: Global Artist,” the compact but impressive exhibit now on view in the pristine galleries nestled within Olana, the magnificent home he created in Hudson, N.Y., affirms that assessment.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

“I mean, I’m such a fan of ‘Paradise,’” she affirms.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

"It's absolutely brilliant," affirms Arsenal season ticket-holder Major.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

Pixar affirms this by incorporating a Totoro cameo into “Toy Story 3.”

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

“Then right now we’ll just have to sit tight and hope for the best,” Alyssa affirms for herself.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

The settlement affirmed that immigrants who perform work while detained are considered employees.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026

The U.S. court of appeals affirmed his order by a 2-1 vote on Aug. 7 but put the decision on hold until Friday.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 2026

Fitch affirmed the lender at A+ in March, while Moody’s rates it A1 following an upgrade last year.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026

FCC, a 1990s case that affirmed the constitutionality of regulations derived from the scarcity of broadcast licenses, despite the rise of cable television at that point.

From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026

If the courts affirmed the act, Priddy believed, he would have complete authority to continue his eugenic efforts at the colony and even extend them to other colonies.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Data from 2025-26 indicated "significantly higher rates of referral for gender affirming surgery... compared with English gender services", said Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

From BBC ● Aug. 29, 2026

Delaware County, Pa., in suburban Philadelphia, already has taken such a step — adding prediction markets to an oath poll workers already were required to sign affirming that they have not wagered on the election.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

“I don’t want kids to think that, and I don’t want parents to think that because affirming your kid is right and life-saving.”

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

Humphrey’s held Congress could prevent the president from firing the heads of these agencies without good cause, affirming a tradition that reached back to the early days of the republic.

From Slate ● Jun. 29, 2026

And the whole day turned out to be the most affirming experience—it cemented my purpose in the world.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad