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The minutes from the Fed’s June meeting, released Wednesday, appeared to affirm that many top central bankers remain ready to raise rates in the future to tamp down inflation.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 8, 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

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

From Slate ● Jun. 23, 2026

County, the Civilian Oversight Commission has said the March ruling, AB 847 and Measure R combine to affirm its subpoena powers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 17, 2026

There’s nothing to affirm a tribal identity, or consolidate power around a leader, like having an Other to denounce.

From "Words Like Loaded Pistols" by Sam Leith

Two months have since passed, and he’s still offered no explanation for his appearance, which incidentally only affirms suspicions.

From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026

She believes the painting affirms that the bull knows what is best for Europa.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 21, 2026

"I'll go to social media before Google or somewhere else. Everyone is already talking about it," affirms Major.

From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026

A legal settlement announced this week now affirms that private immigrant detention facilities are subject to California’s workplace safety and health requirements.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 8, 2026

“Always,” Dedd affirms, used to this fixed, monolithic language around interviewers and mythologizers of her sisters.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez

"With several lives lost and many injured, the toll remains provisional. The minister offered condolences, affirmed solidarity with families, and ordered assessments of affected schools to ensure learning continuity."

From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026

In March 2023, an appeals court affirmed the lower court’s decision.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026

No one else had affirmed my bangs in quite the same way.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026

As of Thursday, two circuits have affirmed the government’s position and six opposed it, teeing up what experts call an inevitable Supreme Court challenge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 31, 2026

I affirmed that I was “a loyal and disciplined member of the African National Congress.”

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela

The rumors got so hot that Sesame Workshop issued a statement reminding people they are puppets and affirming the duo are “best friends.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

On Sunday, after her setback, she squawks half halfheartedly a few times, with the center affirming she’s “brighter.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 28, 2026

Ali Munshi said she recognizes her daughter’s success as a natural outcome of her family and community affirming and encouraging her from an early age.

From Salon ● Jul. 5, 2026

The US Supreme Court has blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire a governor of the US central bank, in a ruling seen as affirming the Federal Reserve's independence.

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

I complained quite vociferously about our clothing, affirming that we did not want to wear short trousers and needed proper clothing including socks and underwear, which we were not then given.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela