confirmation

Example Sentences

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The backlash came after a preliminary review by the policing watchdog found "confirmation bias" influenced the decision to bar supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv from attending Villa Park.

From BBC

A preliminary review by the policing watchdog into the force's intelligence gathering found "confirmation bias" influenced the decision to bar supporters of the Israeli football team from attending Villa Park in November.

From BBC

The police inspectorate has concluded the leaders of West Midlands Police fell foul of "confirmation bias".

From BBC

But the newest numbers were still a grim confirmation that there are few options for dealing with these materials.

From Los Angeles Times

An extraordinary 82% of Americans have seen video of the shooting, confirmation that this story has broken through in ways most do not.

From Salon