Example Sentences

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For Saffie, it validates his belief in trusting the process and trusting himself.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

The result validates the thesis of bearish investors heading into the trial, Jefferies analyst Akash Tewari wrote in a note to clients.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Alphabet’s interest in space data centers validates Musk’s plans, despite SpaceX’s direct competition with Alphabet’s AI business.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

A pattern emerges: The crowd suspects a problem, then Pangram validates the suspicion, stokes the mob, and sells the solution.

From Slate • Apr. 17, 2026

If you have a heterogeneous class make up of many different ethnicities, abilities, races, providing activities validates who they are as people, and sends a message that their voices are valued.

From "Music and the Child" by Natalie Sarrazin