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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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Just four days before America’s 250th birthday, the high court handed down the term’s final, and perhaps most historic, decision: an affirmation of the broad understanding of American citizenship.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

More often, it is an affirmation of where home feels strongest.

From BBC • Jun. 29, 2026

“I hope this center will serve as an affirmation of just how special, how precious our democracy truly is,” Obama said during his remarks.

From Salon • Jun. 21, 2026

But her mother’s affirmation remains the thread connecting both works.

From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026

He looked to his father for some sign of affirmation.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy




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