as in affirming
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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Chicago is not being investigated for any reason other than one of the largest and most diverse school districts in the country is actually welcoming and affirming its student body.—
Taneesha Henderson,
Chicago Tribune,
10 June 2026 -
That was such a powerful, affirming moment for me.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
9 June 2026
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Kinshasa accuses Kigali of supporting rebels in the resource-rich eastern DRC, and fighting has escalated ahead of the meeting, highlighting the difficulty of reaching — and maintaining — truces, even if overseen by the US president.—
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semafor.com,
8 Dec. 2025
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Since approximately 70% of your immune cells are located in the gut, maintaining a healthy microbiome is crucial for overall immunity.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
8 Dec. 2025
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“Reaffirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirming. Accessed 17 Jun. 2026.
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