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affirmation

[af-er-mey-shuhn] / ˌæf ərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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EW&F is emblematic of Black identity, uplifting Black joy through a message of infinite possibility and affirmation, “feeding into little souls like mine,” says Michelle Obama.

From Salon • Jun. 7, 2026

Speaking at the investor event Monday, CEO Alan Baratz styled the funding as an affirmation of D-Wave’s dual-track approach to quantum.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

“May it be a place where all who enter find inspiration, affirmation and connection,” Bernstein said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

All 129 parliamentarians - including 64 first-time MSPs - swore allegiance to the King, either by affirmation or oath during a ceremony in the chamber.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The sixth level of the marionette range, in a simple reading like this, stood for affirmation: yes, she should.

From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman




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