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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The company also said it was confirming the details of the earthquake's impact on its operations.
From BBC ● Apr. 2, 2024
When Social Security said no, the agency was confirming that your benefit is larger than what you could receive based on your ex-wife’s earnings history.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 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
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
