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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

A Bramshill representative said Nieporte’s claims were built on fabricated accusations and that it expects the legal process to affirm that neither it nor the co-owners engaged in wrongful conduct.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026

Advocates are beating back policies that make it a crime to be homeless and fighting to affirm the rights of their homeless neighbors.

From Slate ● Jun. 27, 2026

Israel and Lebanon, with US support, "affirm their shared goal of achieving lasting peace and security," the agreement begins.

From Barron's ● Jun. 27, 2026

This time, as if to affirm the point, he gently nudged her palm.

From "Beasts of Prey" by Ayana Gray

Pixar affirms this by incorporating a Totoro cameo into “Toy Story 3.”

From Salon ● Jul. 15, 2026

“Today’s ruling affirms a principle that has underpinned sound economic stewardship for generations: that the Federal Reserve must make all its policy decisions guided by evidence and independent judgment, free from political interference,” Cook said.

From Barron's ● Jun. 29, 2026

Caroll's attorney, Roberta Kaplan, said in a statement that the Supreme Court's decision "affirms once and for all the jury's unanimous verdict that President Donald J Trump sexually assaulted and defamed E Jean Carroll".

From BBC ● Jun. 29, 2026

Just reading the many well-wishes heaped upon Aaron from his fellow pros affirms he is a well-loved, well-respected man.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 23, 2026

“Then right now we’ll just have to sit tight and hope for the best,” Alyssa affirms for herself.

From "Dry" by Neal Shusterman and Jarrod Shusterman

Looking ahead, the company expects third-quarter EPS of $2 to $2.50, compared with the current FactSet consensus of $2.03, and affirmed its full-year EPS guidance range of $6.50 to $7.50.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 10, 2026

Several times during his tenure, including as recently as 2025, current Republican Gov. Greg Abbott has publicly affirmed Juneteenth and Texas’ role in it.

From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026

He came in and I can’t remember his exact words but he just affirmed for me what I was doing, and that meant the world.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 16, 2026

President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed the administration’s preference for a negotiated agreement with Iran despite the skirmishing.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026

As often as she could she caught her son’s eye, nodded at him and simulated a smile which, though flimsily constructed, affirmed her loyalty.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote

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

Each wrote or joined opinions affirming the right of private plaintiffs to sue under laws enacted through the spending clause.

From Slate ● Jun. 24, 2026

There was no difference in effectiveness between neutral and affirming debunkbots, whereas when the debunkbot was condescending, it was somewhat less effective at reducing conspiracy beliefs.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 24, 2026

The company didn’t provide full-year guidance, other than affirming its target of $2.5 billion in capital investment, slightly higher than $2.4 billion in 2025.

From Barron's ● Apr. 24, 2026

Each church had its own school and social clubs, affirming and maintaining the ways of the homeland, serving as the anchor for community in the new land.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield