affirmed
Americanadjective
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positively stated or asserted, often in a formal way.
That position is not in agreement with the affirmed teaching of the Anglican communion.
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supported by the approval, recognition, or encouragement given by others.
In strong and healthy relationships, people feel affirmed, validated, and respected.
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confirmed or ratified.
He was certainly not considered highly contagious, and there were no affirmed reports that the illness was passed on to other passengers.
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“I am so interested in truth telling. I’m so desperate for it in the world. I’m so grateful when I find it in other people,” she affirmed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026
And last year, the Colorado Supreme Court affirmed that decision, meaning Boulder’s lawsuit could finally move forward.
From Slate ● Oct. 5, 2026
Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed the dismissal, holding that a complaint alleging underperformance has to point to a meaningful benchmark—a genuinely comparable investment—before a court will let the case proceed.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026
"With several lives lost and many injured, the toll remains provisional. The minister offered condolences, affirmed solidarity with families, and ordered assessments of affected schools to ensure learning continuity."
From BBC ● Sep. 10, 2026
The following day, F. W. de Klerk was sworn in as acting president and affirmed his commitment to change and reform.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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