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confirmation

[kon-fer-mey-shuhn] / ˌkɒn fərˈmeɪ ʃən /


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“Unique ballot envelope identifiers, such as bar codes, enable confirmation that only citizens receive and cast ballots, reducing the risk of fraud and protecting the integrity of Federal elections.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

Speaking to reporters ahead of a parliamentary confirmation hearing on Tuesday, Shin said robust foreign inflows into the local bond market, particularly through foreign-exchange swaps, have helped underpin dollar funding conditions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The Mexican Navy said on Thursday that there had been neither "communication nor confirmation of their arrival" in Cuba and that it had alerted naval commanders in the region and its search and rescue stations.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

Documents already published by the Cabinet Office show Sir Keir was advised that Lord Mandelson's relationship with Epstein posed a "general reputational risk" ahead of his confirmation as US ambassador.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Not that I’m going to take this far—all I need is confirmation of Justin’s willingness, not actual contact.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan