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People physically show up, demanding that their rights be vindicated.

From Slate Jul. 27, 2026

"It's been quite an emotional situation as well, but we feel vindicated which is a good feeling for all of us and all of the rural communities that were involved in this case," she said.

From BBC Jul. 6, 2026

After Stagg convinces the leaders to postpone D-day, he is vindicated by a deluge of rain that arrives while everyone is attending church at Southwark House on June 5.

From Los Angeles Times May 29, 2026

The Department of Homeland Security, which comprises ICE, said on X it was confident it would be "vindicated in this case."

From Barron's May 19, 2026

It was forced on me as I sat chilled through the chapel service, that this probably vindicated the rules of Devon after all, wintery Devon.

From "A Separate Peace" by John Knowles