confirming
- present participle of confirm.
Example Sentences
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Sazerac’s letter said the bid had the backing of Wells Fargo and Apollo Global Management, confirming an earlier Journal report, and additional interest from banks to support the deal.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 26, 2026
However, confirming whether those planets have atmospheres has been one of the most difficult challenges in exoplanet research.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 21, 2026
"The gallery will open on Wednesday," the source said, confirming a report in Le Parisien newspaper and added Culture Minister Catherine Pegard would be present.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
He did not take questions from journalists after a speech last month and has conducted one media interview, with LBC, since confirming his intention to stand to replace Sir Keir after entering Parliament.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
I hesitated, torn, but then the first bell sent me hurrying out the door — with a last glance confirming that he hadn’t moved a centimeter.
From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer
