confirming

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George later discovered that CMS correspondence intended for him had been sent to the wrong address for several years, despite letters being returned undelivered and him repeatedly confirming his details by phone.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

As the index revisits that same 50K area, momentum indicators aren’t confirming the move higher:

From Barron's • May 15, 2026

Satellite data revealed that the ground above the volcano rose by about 6 centimeters, confirming that magma had entered the shallow crust beneath the island.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

After confirming it was valid, a sheriff’s deputy — one of nine at the scene — told the activists they could remain on the road but could not trespass.

From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026

“There’s your Nuts, Nell,” my aunt whispered for my ears alone, confirming what I’d spied in her coded messages.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan