as in affirms
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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For society, all sorts of complex questions arise if the basic science affirms the conditions necessary for exploiting the water.—
Rodrique Ngowi,
Fortune,
7 Sep. 2025 -
The mayor's order affirms that Chicago police officers will continue to enforce state and local laws, but will not work with the National Guard or federal agents on patrols, arrests, immigration enforcement or other law enforcement actions.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Bert Kreischer maintains his shirtless, party-animal persona but now attempts to balance it with a healthier lifestyle.—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
16 Sep. 2025
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The company sells more than 1,200 different products and maintains full transparency with all regulatory agencies.—
Deputy News Editor,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Sep. 2025
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