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as in form
a piece of paper with information written or to be written on it filled out the documents for a bank loan

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as in certificate
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something have your documents ready as you approach the border

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Noun
Court documents allege that Elliott and two others tried similar schemes in Los Angeles. Julia Coin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Mar. 2026 The Miami Herald reached out to the Department of Homeland Security to ask about whether the document corresponds to payments allocated or already disbursed. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
Government reviews in recent years have also documented instances of improper queries involving Americans, including searches tied to protesters, political donors, journalists, and public officials. Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 25 Mar. 2026 The album documented how six individuals separated by COVID-19 could bring their disparate ideas together, but the result was admittedly disjointed among some standout moments. Chris Young, AJC.com, 25 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for document
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Noun
  • Using an electric mixer on medium-high speed, beat in remaining 1¾ cups heavy cream until medium-firm peaks form, about 4 minutes.
    Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Those who experienced the earthquake are encouraged to report it via the USGS Felt Report form.
    CA Earthquake Bot, Sacbee.com, 1 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • According to Celina police, the Texas Education Agency recently completed administrative action that permanently revoked Elliott's educator certificate.
    Doug Myers, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The Phi Theta Kappa member plans to earn a certificate in software development in May.
    Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 26 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Kevin McGonigle quickly proved that the Detroit Tigers' made the right call by putting him on their opening day roster.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • Perhaps the apocalypse is near, because what’s proven to be a difficult task for the Hornets seemingly forever finally happened Thursday night.
    Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2026
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  • Mack’s remains were tied with rope in a black plastic bag that was wrapped with duct tape, according to court papers.
    Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • There is no sign outside for the companies that, on paper, received tens of millions of dollars tied to one of the largest corruption investigations in global soccer.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Eight University of Mississippi counselors have already received the certification to better equip them to identify gambling addiction in students, the researchers said.
    MICHAEL GOLDBERG Mississippi Today, Arkansas Online, 25 Mar. 2026
  • In order to address safety concerns, the Connecticut bill would require that any plug-in solar devices conform to the state’s building code and undergo testing and certification by a national product safety group, such as UL Solutions.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 25 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Products used in the NICU help win hospital contracts, and hospital contracts help establish brand loyalty, according to court records.
    David Hilzenrath, USA Today, 29 Mar. 2026
  • With the names of the two Kansas Cities firmly established over time, complaints about their dullness or geographical inaccuracy were largely confined to letters to the editor.
    Elijah Winkler, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The idea behind this is to invoke the double-slit experiment, which demonstrates how light behaves as both a particle and a wave, depending on how it is observed.
    David Szondy March 28, New Atlas, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson has demonstrated — across decades of team research — that psychological safety is the single strongest predictor of team performance.
    Charles Edward Gehrke, Fortune, 28 Mar. 2026

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