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Recent Examples of reaffirmation
The takedown of Bowman marks a stinging rejection of left-wing politics and a reaffirmation of suburban centrism.
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Lloyd Green, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
The evening also served as a reaffirmation on the value of hiring a stand-up comedian host — in this case, John Mulaney — who’s actually sharp and funny.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Even as the demands of family life have blossomed to a third and fourth generation, the bracing amount of Advent work has always been for me more than repaid by Yuletide projects, the reaffirmation of faith, and family gatherings.
—Peter J. Travers, National Review, 30 Dec. 2023
The Italian-language version of the book was released this week and brought to public attention Pope Francis' reaffirmation of male-exclusive priesthood.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2023
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Lloyd Green, New York Daily News, 27 June 2024
The evening also served as a reaffirmation on the value of hiring a stand-up comedian host — in this case, John Mulaney — who’s actually sharp and funny.
—Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2024
Even as the demands of family life have blossomed to a third and fourth generation, the bracing amount of Advent work has always been for me more than repaid by Yuletide projects, the reaffirmation of faith, and family gatherings.
—Peter J. Travers, National Review, 30 Dec. 2023
The Italian-language version of the book was released this week and brought to public attention Pope Francis' reaffirmation of male-exclusive priesthood.
—Timothy H.j. Nerozzi Fox News, Fox News, 26 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for reaffirmation
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Louisiana — the home state of Sen. Bill Cassidy, who'll have a key role in the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. North Carolina and Indiana, the home states of Sens. Thom Tillis, a moderate Republican up for reelection in 2026, and Todd Young, who didn't endorse Trump in the 2024 election.Sophia Cai, Axios, 11 Dec. 2024
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Not just Gabbard, but other Trump nominees including Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth, were back at the Capitol ahead of what is expected to be volatile confirmation hearings next year.Lisa Mascaro and Farnoush Amiri, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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For Trump personally, the win offers both political vindication and legal protection.Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 6 Nov. 2024
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Lee is only 18 months removed from a debilitating kidney disease diagnosis; Chiles sought vindication after struggling to qualify in Tokyo; and Carey failed to make vault finals in 2020.Dana O'Neil, The Athletic, 5 Aug. 2024
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The justification for all that torture and horror was 'stability'.Melik Kaylan, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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The panelists then criticized a wave of online support for the suspect, with many citing issues with the healthcare industry as justification for making jokes about Thompson's death.Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 6 Dec. 2024
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Supply chain analytics further empower decision-making with real-time data on compliance, savings tracking, SKU rationalization and benchmarking – all essential for insights that move the needle on cost control, clinical standardization and improved outcomes.Premier Contributor, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The fact that even Alawites declined to fight for him over the past week suggests that this rationalization of support has finally crumbled.Hussein Ibish, The Atlantic, 8 Dec. 2024
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