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.
(..) the jewel of Southeast Asia. I wanted to meet interesting and stimulating people of an ancient culture... ...and kill them. I wanted to be the first kid on my block to get a confirmed kill. Ten-hut. -All right. -My, oh, my. -Good morning, little schoolgirl. -Look at this lady. (..)1987 Full Metal Jacket