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.
(..) I need that job. Well, I wouldn't get your hopes up. I mean, um, your visa's expired and you burn down apartments. DNA confirmed that the burned flesh found in the pig slop from the victim. And take a look at this. There are microblisters in the (..)2014 TvShow: Bones Title: The Master in the Slop Season: 9 Episode 14