affirm

Example Sentences

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"It will be a moment of pause to reflect and affirm that hatred and violence will never define us as Australians."

From BBC

ADF is technically organized as a ministry, and new employees sign a statement affirming their Christian beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal

While human drivers don’t have the best track record and autonomous vehicles are a promising solution, recent reports of Waymos illegally passing offloading school buses affirm that a measured and informed approach is warranted.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This letter affirms our solidarity with all our brothers and sisters as it expresses our concerns, opposition, and hopes with clarity and conviction,” Hicks said in November.

From The Wall Street Journal

And so seeing the reaction has been so affirming and pretty magical because it’s not always the case that it translates the same as how it feels for you, that the audience feels that too.

From Los Angeles Times