Support and affirmation from the weak ties could be the explanation, says Ellison.

埃利森说，其中一种解释可能是来自弱势关系的支持和肯定。

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After years of effort, our factory has got support and affirmation from customers.

经过多年的努力，本厂得到了客户的支持和肯定。

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In this eight years, we have experienced a baptism of fire and water, and harvest all the friends in the support and affirmation.

在这八年中，我们经历了水与火的洗礼，亦在收获各界朋友的支持与肯定。

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Will we let the actions of a few evil people debilitate us, or can we come together in solidarity and support and respond with an affirmation of trust.

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Article VI of the Constitution requires that all Senators, Representatives, Members of the State Legislatures, and all executive and judicial Officers of the United States and the States shall be bound by oath or affirmation to support the Constitution.

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Olin Thomas, Affirmation's executive director, says the group provides members with emotional support and a chance to share the cultural aspects of the Mormon tradition with others.

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