affirm

Example Sentences

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Upholding these bans would affirm that professional standards and evidence-based practices still govern licensed treatment.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

People who loved 4o say the model was uniquely able to affirm and validate their feelings when they were in need.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 10, 2026

A second possible outcome would be for the appeals panel to affirm the guilty verdict but remove the "immediate effect" clause.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026

"We categorically affirm that these claims are entirely false," he said.

From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026

I condemn and affirm, say no and say yes, say yes and say no.

From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison