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corroborate

[kuh-rob-uh-reyt, kuh-rob-er-it] / kəˈrɒb əˌreɪt, kəˈrɒb ər ɪt /


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Not only can their arrival time suggest that they dwelt with other particles for a negative amount of time, but if one asks those other particles, they will corroborate the story.

From Science Daily Aug. 4, 2026

The CPI estimate of legal costs had becoming increasingly “erratic” since it was last made publicly available in 2024, the BEA said, and the agency was unable to corroborate its findings via other sources.

From MarketWatch Jul. 22, 2026

The bank spent months on the review but lacked specifics to corroborate allegations in the complaint, one person familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal May 6, 2026

We have not been to fully verify each account but where possible, we have sought to corroborate stories through photos, location data and online records.

From BBC May 6, 2026

To separate the facts from the hearsay contained in the bureau’s case files, White settled upon a simple but elegant approach: he would methodically try to corroborate each suspect’s alibi.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

"An eyewitness account of about 20 'geese' taking flight and heading toward the river just minutes before a loud bang was heard corroborates geese in the area shortly before the crash."

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

Treasury yields fell as a slew of data corroborates U.S. inflation concerns while giving mixed signals about economic activity.

From The Wall Street Journal May 28, 2026

But for Dyne, Matteis believes the deal for Avidity is “highly validating,” as it corroborates the expected value of muscle-delivery technology and the attractiveness of the markets for even rare diseases like DMD.

From MarketWatch Oct. 27, 2025

The video, plaintiff attorneys say, corroborates the case they make in a master complaint filed earlier this month: that the state allowed a “dangerous fire condition” to exist on the Lachman burn scar.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 26, 2025

“It corroborates what Marietta and I found out earlier,” Louis said.

From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older

A filing from late June included declarations from former classmates that Doe’s attorney, Zach Rosenblatt, said corroborated his client’s claims.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 5, 2026

Farage and Reform UK told British media that he did not declare this because it was a personal gift to pay for his personal security, which the Thai-based Harborne corroborated.

From Barron's Jul. 5, 2026

For months, lawmakers inspecting the facility have corroborated reports of inhumane conditions and called for immediate intervention.

From Slate May 29, 2026

Urbina shared documents that detail how she was lured into the scam, and ProPublica corroborated her story with her husband and Catholic Charities.

From Salon May 2, 2026

The results of Braman’s study have been largely corroborated by similar studies elsewhere in the United States.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander

"We've had enough other corroborating data... to confirm that those vessels were clearly out there," Poling said.

From Barron's Mar. 13, 2026

Find corroborating information from an official or trusted source, including the people who run the places or channels where that Extremely Exciting/Enraging/Exclusive event is supposedly taking place.

From Salon Jan. 21, 2026

The department claimed to have found corroborating evidence, but did not elaborate.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 1, 2025

As the Texas Tribune reports, “Medical providers and investigators at the time also viewed Roberson’s flat affect as corroborating his guilt. Roberson was diagnosed with autism in 2018.”

From Slate Oct. 8, 2025

“I think it’s a corroborating witness,” Frank said.

From "A Monster of a Mystery (The Hardy Boys: Secret Files, #5)" by Franklin W. Dixon




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