Example Sentences

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The encounter is affirming, uplifting, and fundamentally why you attended the event in the first place.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 22, 2026

A makeup artist, he got a job at Dillard’s department store, an environment he said is affirming and queer-friendly.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 23, 2023

“All you’re doing is affirming that I’m a woman,” Montoya said.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Granted, it’s only been a small sample, but already Miller is affirming his highly touted potential, steadily proving all his stuff can play against MLB opposition.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2023

Fiddle-de-dee! this is affirming what is not proved.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 12 by Various