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something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimony
Based on survivor testimony, the film follows a young woman who must choose between staying with her family or saving herself.
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
For instance, a prosecutor can violate a defendant's constitutional right to due process by knowingly presenting perjured testimony.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Their testimonies supplied evidence, such as dash cam footage, videos of Rocha shooting and 3D printing guns, police interviews with Rocha and his mother, and incidents where Rocha was found with contraband in prison.
—Pj Green
october 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Read on to get her testimony about what’s on the docket this season.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 9 Oct. 2025
For instance, a prosecutor can violate a defendant's constitutional right to due process by knowingly presenting perjured testimony.
—Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 9 Oct. 2025
Their testimonies supplied evidence, such as dash cam footage, videos of Rocha shooting and 3D printing guns, police interviews with Rocha and his mother, and incidents where Rocha was found with contraband in prison.
—Pj Green
october 9, Kansas City Star, 9 Oct. 2025
Read on to get her testimony about what’s on the docket this season.
—Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 9 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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More evidence surfaced Friday night that Belichick plans to stay at North Carolina.—
Jordan Sigler,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 Oct. 2025
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In Rader’s office, evidence of his kills including personal items belonging to the victims, were kept accessible in an unlocked filing cabinet.—
CT Jones,
Rolling Stone,
11 Oct. 2025
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Since then, hundreds of astronomers have monitored OJ287 to test the theory and to seek definitive proof that the two black holes truly share the same galactic heart, according to the statement.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
10 Oct. 2025
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The team validated their approach by combining computer simulations, mathematical proofs, and physical experiments.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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Combs’s attorneys highlighted his business achievements and submitted testimonials from family and fellow detainees in support of a lighter sentence.—
Hannah Parry,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025
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The most powerful testimonials, however, often come from everyday patients.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
2 Oct. 2025
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Daniel Bellinger emerged from the witness protection program he’s been in for the past few seasons to record four catches for 52 yards.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the child was hit, the Warwick Police Department posted a photo of a silver pickup truck on Facebook, requesting information from witnesses who had seen the vehicle near Palmer Ave.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 12 Oct. 2025.
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