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Recent Examples of confirmation Every medical advance begins with early findings that require confirmation through additional research. Dannell D. Boatman, The Conversation, 8 July 2026 There has been no official confirmation of the aircraft’s fate. ABC News, 8 July 2026 Develop a consistent practice of looking outside the organization to identify risk, and do so efficiently and at scale, providing real-time insights and confirmation that policies are being implemented as expected. Gaby Prechner, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026 While there’s no confirmation it was based on a true story, something weirdly similar did happen in 2008, over 10 years before this movie was made. Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for confirmation
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Noun
  • And there is also evidence the pattern carries across to the Copa America.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • Officers were initially called for reports of shots fired in the area and arrived to find evidence of a shooting.
    Dean Fioresi, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Noun
  • Each of our squirrel-proof bird feeder picks is top rated on Amazon, and our list includes popular brands like Brome, Kingsyard, and Perky-Pet.
    Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • White sneakers tend to lead the trends come spring and summer, but Styles is proof that a black pair of comfy kicks is just as wearable—with a slightly more edgy feel.
    Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Noun
  • Over the next few days, commissioners will hear testimony from experts and weigh evidence before deciding later this year whether to approve, modify or reject Duke’s request.
    Nora O'Neill, Charlotte Observer, 13 July 2026
  • Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh’s testimony before Congress.
    Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 13 July 2026
Noun
  • Poor documentation, commingling funds or informal decision-making can weaken that protection.
    Blake Harris, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026
  • According to available budget documentation, Space Force requested nearly $460 million in Fiscal Year 2027 to develop Meadowlands and the support and training needed to field it.
    Brett Tingley, Space.com, 8 July 2026
Noun
  • Not many will have foreseen Norway’s commanding victory over Brazil, but the way Solbakken managed that game is testament to both his tactical intelligence and their squad depth.
    Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 11 July 2026
  • The fact that a Latin artist was able to sell out one of London's largest concert venues is a testament to just how popular Bunny is and where his career stands.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026

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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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