as in evidence
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
I'm afraid we cannot act on your claim without validation
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Recent Examples of validation
Reddit Reacts The Reddit community overwhelmingly supported the OP, condemning her boyfriend's actions and offering words of validation.
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Jonathan Granoff, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
The individual may become overly dependent on others for validation, causing an imbalance in the relationship.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Rather a full-throated, almost blind faith in and validation of her emotions at a global level.
—Megan Feringa, The Athletic, 3 Feb. 2025
Beyonce has obviously long surpassed the need for Grammy validation.
—Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 3 Feb. 2025
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McGarrigle also named Buckingham Television, his employer, in the suit, who launched an investigation into the incident and concluded there was not sufficient evidence, an HBO rep previously told Rolling Stone.—
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After the panel of six men and six women was selected, the attorneys moved on to picking six alternate jurors who would hear the evidence but would not deliberate on the verdict unless one of the regular jurors was not able to participate.—
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Those three or four days in Paris of fantastical designs are the pinnacle of creativity — and proof that fashion can, indeed, at times approach the level of art.—
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As proof of their defense-first worth, Faber had zero shots on net.—
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Judge Victoria Rossetti ruled Thursday that victim witnesses can be in the courtroom during the trial, agreeing with prosecutors that their testimony wouldn’t be materially affected by hearing the testimony of others.—
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There is a certain kind of language in the testimonies of Coco ambush victims that was echoed in the Pelicot trial.—
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
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Surrounded by the polished elegance of the showroom, the session was a testament to the timeless power of live music.—
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Scott Wheeler, one of The Athletic’s prospect gurus, wrote recently that Berard is a testament to smaller players’ advantage in getting inside body position.—
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In his confirmation hearings, Bongino's boss Patel promised his GOP hostages that the deputy director would be a career FBI officer, not a podcaster who hasn't worked in law enforcement of any kind in 13 years.—
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Last week, Kennedy vowed to investigate the childhood vaccine schedule that prevents measles, polio and other dangerous diseases, despite promises not to change it during his confirmation hearings.—
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“Validation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validation. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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