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
"We categorically affirm that these claims are entirely false," he said.
From Barron's • Jan. 5, 2026
“To affirm our humanity,” Ms. MeLampy writes, “we dip our toe into animality—but we always resurface. By testing the limits, we ultimately reaffirm the boundary between our human selves and our animal selves.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 26, 2025
The Grinch, by contrast, can affirm where you are, without ever asking you to be better.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 25, 2025
I condemn and affirm, say no and say yes, say yes and say no.
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
Vocabulary lists containing affirm
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"Ad Power," "Without Commercials," and "What's Wrong with Advertising"
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