Word: confirming
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...chance that they might finally be able to pinpoint a specific progenitor star, which could finally confirm or recast their theories about how supernovas explode, has astronomers beside themselves with excitement. "It's like Christmas," says Woosley. "We've been waiting for this for 383 years." Agrees Kirshner: "Everyone in the field has been calling each other up, partly for scientific reasons and partly for sheer pleasure. It's like when someone has a baby -- it's a great event, and you just want to talk...
...chronology of Iranscam events that "had many inaccuracies." McFarlane is faulted for helping Poindexter, North and other NSC staffers produce a dozen versions of this chronology, which the former National Security Adviser admitted "did not present a full and completely accurate account." The board reported that it could not confirm whether North had shredded documents relevant to the investigations under...
...AIDS virus and has developed antibodies to it, not necessarily that a person has -- or will fall victim to -- the disease. Scientists assume, but have not proved, that those who test positive are still carrying the virus and can transmit it. Moreover, additional testing is needed to confirm a positive result. Negative results can also be deceiving. Since the virus apparently takes from six to twelve weeks to provoke antibody production, an individual may have been exposed and still not show antibodies...
...impressed with his explanation of the rationale for the Iran deals. During Reagan's first appearance before the Tower commission, the President was asked a broad question about McFarlane's version, and replied that he saw things the same way. Regan realized that the President's testimony seemed to confirm McFarlane's claim that Reagan had authorized the 1985 shipments. Regan then went over his notes and asked the President whether he had any recollection of approving the shipment. Reagan did not, said this source, and told the commission as much during his second interview. Said a source close...
Ferguson said she knew Dreyer was a member of the Charter Club, one of Princeton's 13 eating clubs. She said she was able to confirm with other club members that certain members of the club had sustained the long Fairfax tradition since its inception...