Her parents' attitude only 'confirmed' [='strengthened, reinforced'] her resolve to get her own apartment.
The award 'confirmed' her status as one of the great movie actresses.
She was 'confirmed in' her determination to get a higher-paying job.
(..) But did he write it himself? Then there's no story. I'm saying it's a question worth asking. And if he denies involvement? He will. Let him. This is a man trying to be confirmed as Secretary of State. Everything is a story. There's no direct link. I can't get this past Messerschmidt. (..)2013 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 2 Season: 1 Episode 2