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validation
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Programs can also offer inspiration and validation.—
Roger Sands,
Forbes.com,
23 July 2025 -
In communities that have often felt overlooked or marginalized, Los Bukis has offered a sense of validation by telling stories that reflect the realities of working-class life and perseverance.—
Thania Garcia,
Variety,
23 July 2025
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“Legitimation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/legitimation. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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