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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Removing access to gender affirming care leads to higher rates of anxiety, depression, and suicide attempts among transgender youth.—
Jesse Zanger,
CBS News,
18 Feb. 2026 -
The Texas attorney general has sued a fourth doctor, alleging violations of the state’s ban on providing gender-affirming care for minors.—
Emily Brindley
Health Reporter,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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The food and drink The food here is exceptional, and there's a common thread—an obsession with fine quality and maintaining exclusivity.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Feb. 2026
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The nylon films were flexible, tough and reliable, maintaining their ability to turn movement into power.—
Prabhat Ranjan Mishra,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Feb. 2026
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“Reaffirming.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/reaffirming. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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