reaffirm
verb
re·af·firm
(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈfərm 
reaffirmed; reaffirming; reaffirms
: to affirm (something) again especially so as to strengthen or confirm
reaffirming the defendant's innocence
reaffirm the validity of a debt
a story that reaffirmed her belief in the goodness of humanity
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As the incoming Trump administration attempts to establish spending and program cuts and regulatory liberalization as priorities, perhaps the intent of original Paperwork Reduction Act might be reaffirmed also.
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Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
But usually, his faith is reaffirmed by the end of the story.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities reaffirming their commitment to protecting animal welfare in the community.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
Stone’s laidback look reaffirmed my belief that sometimes, less is more.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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Clyde Wayne Crews Jr., Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
But usually, his faith is reaffirmed by the end of the story.
—Katie Rife, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
The investigation remains ongoing, with authorities reaffirming their commitment to protecting animal welfare in the community.
—Skylar Heisey, The Arizona Republic, 23 Oct. 2024
Stone’s laidback look reaffirmed my belief that sometimes, less is more.
—Averi Baudler, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
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“Reaffirm.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reaffirm. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.
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