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.
(..) And you listened to it. I don't know why you won't now. You were proposing a way forward. This time you're not. Well, unlike you, my nomination was confirmed by the Senate, because they believed I knew what I was doing. Forgive me, Claire, but it seems to me that you are taking advantage (..)2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6