validated

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Jess says social media didn't influence her decision not to have children, but it "validated it" and made her feel more comfortable to share her thoughts on the subject.

From BBC • Jun. 28, 2026

Codex did all the legwork, which Summers then validated.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 24, 2026

Cepeda stopped short of conceding defeat in a speech on Sunday evening, telling supporters he would wait until all the votes were validated.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

The truth is that the ADA’s action only validated the editorial’s exhortation to scientists to speak out forcefully: “We can no longer afford complacency and fear. We must all act now!”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Their conversations with Teller validated Alvarez’s impressions about the lack of progress on the Super.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik