Context of Conviction
For this reason factive verbs have a whiff of paradox about them. No one can be certain of the truth, and most of us know we can never be certain, yet we honestly use factive verbs like know and learn and remember all the time. We must have an intuition of a degree of certitude that is so high, and so warranted by standards we share with our audience, that we can vouch for the certainty of a particular belief, while realizing that in general (though presumably not this time) we can be mistaken in what we say.
Examples with Conviction
TikTok is set to use the guide to provide resources for voting to people with disabilities, overseas voters, students, and individuals with past convictions in a clear and structured manner.
–Technology
Proof is the essential foundation of mathematics, and extending its definition has philosophical repercussions on the nature of conviction and belief, thereby unlocking the potential for technologies that previously appeared to be beyond reach.
–Science
Elizabeth Holmes, the discredited Theranos founder, is required to start her prison sentence on May 30, after her request to remain on bail during her fraud conviction appeal was denied by the court.
–Business
Following the conviction of Larry Nassar, the former physician for the women’s national gymnastics team who sexually abused hundreds of girls and women at Michigan State University, lawmakers enacted comparable legislation to address and prevent similar incidents of abuse.
–Sports
Recognizing the power within our minds and hearts highlights the enduring relevance of Stoicism, which emphasizes focusing on inner convictions rather than succumbing to external pressures, in a clear and logical manner.
–Arts and Culture
