- present participle of confirm.
confirming
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Rather than confirming new risks, the research offers scientists an opportunity to identify questions that warrant more rigorous investigation.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
Seoul's military said Pyongyang was attempting to shift the blame for escalating military tensions, while confirming the use of loudspeakers and warning shots as "legitimate defensive measures".
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
Despite confirming the eight cases, the authorities have explicitly ruled out a national lockdown or general travel ban for Kenyans.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Sales of smartglasses, powered by artificial intelligence and produced in partnership with tech giant Meta, jumped 20% in the third quarter, confirming the strong momentum of the category.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 20, 2026
We stand on the steps of the church for a moment and, confirming that the coast is clear, make our way back to the sidewalk.
From "The Sky at Our Feet" by Nadia Hashimi
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