affirmed

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In 1898, a conservative Supreme Court upheld that rule and affirmed the citizenship of Wong Kim Ark. He was born in San Francisco to Chinese parents who later returned to China.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Sysco affirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance for adjusted earnings per share of $4.50 to $4.60.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

In 2014, India's Supreme Court recognised transgender people as a "third gender" and affirmed their right to self-identify.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Activists warned that the bill could upend the lives of thousands, and runs counter to a landmark 2014 Supreme Court ruling that affirmed the right of transgender people to self-identify.

From Barron's • Mar. 24, 2026

At times the scenes he saw challenged his vision of Jackson Park, at other times they affirmed it.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson