confirmed

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The Belmont presents a different problem: None of the nine horses is a confirmed front-runner.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

Four people were hospitalised and there were more than 140 confirmed cases of sickness and diarrhoea during the 54-day incident in May 2024.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Out of 321 confirmed cases of infection, 48 deaths have been recorded, according to Congolese health authorities and the WHO.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

It is the first example in which scientists have confirmed exactly what is causing the periodic behavior.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

After he asked the guards and they confirmed it, Guiteau got on his knees to pray.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow