reaffirmed

verb

past tense of reaffirm
as in affirmed
to formally state (something) again in order to emphasize that it is true The President reaffirmed his commitment to cutting taxes. She reaffirmed her stance on the issue.

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  1. affirmed
  2. maintained
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  • Rapoport advocates for action over perfection, emphasizing that being seen and affirmed in a supportive environment is key to inspiring people to achieve their ambitions.
    — Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
  • Artist Jeff Koons has once again prevailed in a legal challenge, as a New York federal appeals court affirmed that a copyright lawsuit filed against him by artist Michael Hayden was brought too late.
    — Tessa Solomon, ARTnews.com, 22 July 2026
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  • Beijing has appointed its own senior monks, maintained close surveillance and controls on religious expression, and faced allegations of cracking down on peaceful dissent and forcing the large-scale relocation of rural and nomadic Tibetans.
    — CNN Money, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • The Braves have secured consecutive home wins and maintained their strong position atop the National League East as the trade deadline approaches Monday.
    — Gabriel Burns, AJC.com, 1 Aug. 2026
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