Example Sentences

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Mostly, they were making sure the other person didn’t miss this; they were confirming.

From New York Times • Jul. 24, 2023

They were confirming what sources had told Reuters after the meeting on Thursday.

From Reuters • Feb. 3, 2023

It was as if they were confirming full mind-meld outside of their exclusive telepathic channel entirely for the crowd’s benefit.

From Washington Post • Mar. 26, 2022

An hour or so later, officials were confirming that the project was dead in the water.

From New York Times • Apr. 21, 2021

My parents corner me in a hug that mimics the one at Aaron’s blowout party, when we were confirming that our futures were bright.

From "It’s Kind of a Funny Story" by Ned Vizzini