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  • present participle of affirm.
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affirming







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An image issued by Zardari's office showed his signature affirming the measures.

From Barron's ● Oct. 11, 2026

"When there is suspicion of disproportionate force, there are always judicial investigations," Nuñez said, affirming that the government was "here to protect high school students".

From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026

The problem predates recent federal cuts challenging higher education, he said, emphasizing a decline in public trust in universities and affirming that USC is well placed to address it.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026

It’s the saccharine cheeriness, affirming answers and incessant follow-up questions.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 16, 2026

I complained quite vociferously about our clothing, affirming that we did not want to wear short trousers and needed proper clothing including socks and underwear, which we were not then given.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela


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