reaffirm
verb
re·af·firm
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm 
reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms
: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm
reaffirming the defendant's innocence
reaffirm the validity of a debt
a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity
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In response to such concerns, Sarandos reaffirmed his commitment to a minimum 45-day theatrical window at least twice during the hearing.
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2026
Her bond with the novels and stories of Henry James transcended death and reaffirmed life.
—Azar Nafisi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
This event not only symbolizes the victory over death but also reaffirms the promise of eternal life.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Mamdani should proudly reaffirm his commitment to traditional Medicare.
—Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 3 Feb. 2026
Her bond with the novels and stories of Henry James transcended death and reaffirmed life.
—Azar Nafisi, Time, 3 Feb. 2026
This event not only symbolizes the victory over death but also reaffirms the promise of eternal life.
—Nadia Cantú, AZCentral.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Mamdani should proudly reaffirm his commitment to traditional Medicare.
—Marianne Pizzitola, New York Daily News, 31 Jan. 2026
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirm. Accessed 8 Feb. 2026.
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