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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a confirmation hearing" is correct and usable in written English.
It is typically used in legal or governmental contexts to refer to a meeting where a nominee or candidate is questioned before being officially appointed or confirmed.
Example: "The Senate will hold a confirmation hearing for the new Supreme Court nominee next week."
Alternatives: "an approval hearing" or "a ratification hearing".
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A confirmation hearing on March 12th for Mary Jo White, the appointee, was perfunctory.
He would likely breeze through a confirmation hearing with his Senate colleagues.
A confirmation hearing is scheduled for Dec. 6, pending approval by creditors.
President Obama nominated Dr. Berwick in April, but he never had a confirmation hearing.
She is expected to appear at a confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking Committee on Tuesday.
A confirmation hearing should uncover a nominee's "vision of the court" in specifics, not generalities.
Dr. Berwick never had a confirmation hearing and has not responded publicly to critics.
This will allow it to sidestep, at least temporarily, a confirmation hearing.
At a confirmation hearing last week, she received a friendly reception during two hours of testimony.
A confirmation hearing is not a traditional forum for complete frankness.
Vlieghe faced a confirmation hearing with the cross-party committee of MPs on Tuesday.
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