reaffirming

verb

present participle of reaffirm
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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  1. affirming
  2. maintaining
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  • In 2025, McDonald’s DAR chapter in Mount Pleasant obtained a legal memorandum from the Center for American Liberty affirming the DAR’s right under the First Amendment to prohibit transgender members.
    — Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 July 2026
  • Executives overwhelmingly prioritize emotional intelligence, work ethic, and problem-solving for hiring and leadership, with 90% affirming their importance.
    — Shep Hyken, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Definition of affirming
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  • The more pragmatic camp argues that maintaining unity during the war requires addressing the public's unhappiness over the economy as well as political and social repression.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Workers who did this reported spending an average of almost five hours a week maintaining the appearance of productivity.
    — Nirit Cohen, Forbes.com, 2 Aug. 2026
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