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something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
regards the finding as a confirmation of the theory that extraterrestrial impacts were responsible for the demise of the dinosaurs
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Recent Examples of confirmation
The confirmation of Peanut’s death resulted in an outpouring of support for Longo and his wife, who in April 2023 founded P’Nuts Freedom Farm Animal Sanctuary in April 2023.
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
And the store’s current state seemed like further confirmation to George that something bad had likely happened to the owner.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Dos Anjos’ confirmation of White’s suspicions puts him in a tough place as a fighter.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Representatives for Robbie did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for confirmation Monday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 4 Nov. 2024
And the store’s current state seemed like further confirmation to George that something bad had likely happened to the owner.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Dos Anjos’ confirmation of White’s suspicions puts him in a tough place as a fighter.
—Brian Mazique, Forbes, 30 Oct. 2024
Representatives for Robbie did not immediately respond to The Times’ request for confirmation Monday.
—Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for confirmation
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But the investigation turned up evidence of Torres’ own illicit acts.Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
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In one case, authorities allege, Alcala texted himself a video and deleted evidence of the text.Austin Mullen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
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Schwarzenegger is proof that the Republican label doesn’t have to be poison in California.Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
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The lawsuit cited the 2020 presidential election, which resulted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on theU.S. Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden as president, alleging without proof the election was stolen.Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
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Chandhok, who now works for the United States Soccer Federation, received immunity for his testimony.Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Before the second sale closed, Trump’s longtime moneyman, Allen Weisselberg, created an Excel file to map out Trump’s liquidity situation, according to court testimony.Dan Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
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More:White River State Park 15-acre expansion will feature event center, river overlook Once all human remains are exposed, photographs and data documentation will be completed and remains will be exhumed and sent to Indiana University, Indianapolis' lab for analysis.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
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To earn a perfect score, companies must now offer gender-transition plans for their employees, including supportive restrooms, dress codes and documentation guidance.Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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That said, the last couple of years have been a testament to the NFL’s hegemonic stranglehold on our collective imagination, as the 2023 Commanders-Cowboys game averaged 41.76 million viewers on CBS, coming up just shy of Fox’s record performance the previous season (42.06 million).Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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The walk-in closets are a testament to the attention to details, providing ample storage and a touch of glamour to daily life.Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Confirmation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/confirmation. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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