While some later studies appeared to confirm a connection, many others did not.

Federal data released this week appear to confirm that the economy is slowing.

Traders in the stock yesterday appeared to confirm that view.

The reports appeared to confirm the belief among many investors that the economy might have hit bottom.

Hopkins appeared only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

The evidence does not appear to confirm this, especially in the case of full-time male workers.

"These figures appear to confirm that a recovery will begin during the third quarter."

The studies appear to confirm similar findings the scientists reported last year.

It may take some time from when symptoms first appear to confirm the diagnosis.

Evidence often appears to confirm one thing, and in fact, the opposite is true.