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the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

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Recent Examples of testament Amazônia stands as a testament to the true Guardians of the Earth. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025 Their commitment to collaboration includes family therapy to navigate the pressures of blending business and kinship, and is a testament to the deeply personal stake in their cultural vision. Byron Armstrong, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 Prepared Food Photos is a testament to what can be achieved when passion meets innovation. Jon Stojan, Freep.com, 10 July 2025 A lot can happen with a year of consistency, and the Nope actress is a testament to that. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Świątek fans later posted evidence of Azarenka doing the same thing, in the same match, on social media.
    Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 8 July 2025
  • In October 2005, a Finnish court acquitted Gustafsson, ruling the evidence against him was too weak and inconsistent.
    Christina Coulter, People.com, 8 July 2025
Noun
  • Clos du Val grows its grapes in the Stags Leap region of Napa Valley with a Bordeaux philosophy and approach to winemaking.
    Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 7 July 2025
  • This effort included investing in new high-speed production technologies and reducing inefficiencies using the Lean Six Sigma method—a corporate philosophy that encourages employees to identify and address problems.
    Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 7 July 2025
Noun
  • If your content lacks depth, nuance, or proof of expertise, it gets filtered out or flattened into generic responses.
    Forrester, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • The study did not establish proof that naps directly affect the risk of death.
    Khloe Quill, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
Noun
  • The doctrine was upended for a time in the U.S. by the Supreme Court's notorious Dred Scott ruling.
    Bill Chappell, NPR, 27 June 2025
  • The judge concluded that Meta’s use was protected under the doctrine of fair use.
    Aron Solomon June 27, Literary Hub, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • In his ruling in one of the lawsuits, Court of Claims Judge Louis Benza cited the testimony of a veteran New York City police officer who said the doors to the gym were blocked by a table.
    Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 5 July 2025
  • Cox is accused of hiring a former client to damage his ex-girlfriend's car in retaliation for her testimony against him in a prior case.
    Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • The party had not sought to distinguish itself from the Conservatives on the basis of ideology: both agreed on the necessity to rein in state spending, the primacy of the special relationship with Washington, and the need to cut migration.
    Oliver Eagleton, Time, 5 July 2025
  • The gubernatorial race emerged as a battle about Trump, but also between clashing ideologies.
    David Mark, The Washington Examiner, 4 July 2025
Noun
  • Immigrants residing in the country illegally and legally, with valid documentation such as green cards and visas, have been detained.
    Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 July 2025
  • The audits reviewed agency compliance with Evers' order, noting any inconsistent enforcement or documentation of DEI policies and practices.
    Anna Kleiber, jsonline.com, 11 July 2025
Noun
  • Some tactics that paid off for us were showcasing real results through client stories and prioritizing authentic testimonials over polished taglines.
    Gianluca Ferruggia, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Text generators churn out fake user reviews, comment threads and testimonials.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 11 June 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.

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