affirm

Example Sentences

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The available sources support and affirm the article’s characterization rather than present opposing arguments.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Feelings are increasingly treated not as signals to examine but as conclusions to affirm.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 26, 2026

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

It has now been thinned and I am testing it here to affirm that it is acceptable for writing.

From "Code Name Verity" by Elizabeth Wein