confirm
verb (used with object)
to establish the truth, accuracy, validity, or genuineness of; corroborate; verify.
was confirming
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past progressiveof confirm.past progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or continuous state that was happening at a specific time in the past.
Example Sentences
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In the aftermath of the Diaz incident, Webb introduced new communication protocols, which included confirmation over what the VAR was confirming.
From BBC ● Nov. 24, 2023
The Competition Commission said it was confirming the investigation due to heightened media interest, but would not respond to requests for comment or more information about the probe.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 15, 2023
In this, according to the mainstream view, she was confirming her illness; denial of one’s diagnosis, termed anosognosia, is seen as a glaring symptom of psychotic disorder.
From New York Times ● May 17, 2022
When asked if he was ready to go, Mr. Biden responded “yeah,” but it is unlikely that he was confirming a presidential trip overseas.
From Washington Times ● Apr. 14, 2022
But here he was, confirming that these people were real!
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
