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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
Jenna put the records up on her screen, but Nekhala had a hard time reading the documents and eventually persuaded her to send them to him. Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 June 2026 When a prototype app is finished, Meta employees will test it before its full public launch for both iPhones and Android devices, the documents state. Bobby Allyn, NPR, 24 June 2026
Verb
Because the metal’s toxicity had yet to be documented, lead was widely used in the manufacturing of plumbing infrastructure, cookware, and weaponry. Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 25 June 2026 So far, experts in extremism have tracked Young Columbia members' activity in Wisconsin and Illinois, where young women have been documented distributing propaganda and meeting up with male Youth Club members. Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for document
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Noun
  • Gray issued a leadoff walk to Jake McCarthy, who delivered the aforementioned Monday gut-punch in the form of an RBI triple, then settled in.
    Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 24 June 2026
  • Fill out the form or email me at the address at the bottom of this page.
    Zach Wichter, USA Today, 24 June 2026
Noun
  • The Valley Motel was seeking to either waive a park land fee worth $123,662 or to enter into a payment plan beginning two years after receiving a certificate of occupancy.
    Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 25 June 2026
  • But short-term certificates are a much more mixed bag.
    Alison Griffin, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
Verb
  • None of the allegations in the Georgia lawsuit have been proven in court, and the defendants have yet to file responses to the complaint.
    Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 26 June 2026
  • The firms asked the judge to dismiss the case Wednesday, arguing Uber had failed to prove fraud.
    Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2026
Noun
  • The system has long been mired in controversy, including exam paper leaks and technical failures, placing a crushing burden on students, and financial strain on families investing everything in their children for a promise that can often appear fragile.
    Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 26 June 2026
  • Among the activities was an engineering challenge, which involved making a paper airplane.
    Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Jacqueline Carlon, senior vice president of marketing and communications for AerSale, said airlines evaluating the system focus on certification, installation downtime and integration into existing operations.
    Amalia Roy, FOXNews.com, 24 June 2026
  • The firm said the TENER Sodium system has the same size and shape as LFP systems, so developers can use their current platforms without changing enclosures, redesigning projects, or repeating certifications.
    Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 24 June 2026
Verb
  • Trump earlier in June signed an executive order on AI oversight that established a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to 30 days before their public release.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 27 June 2026
  • Local cherries are more likely to be suited to your specific climate and growing conditions, which increases the chances of successfully establishing a healthy tree.
    SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 June 2026
Verb
  • The prototype was demonstrated publicly April 8.
    Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 28 June 2026
  • Ashton's journey from moving bins to cleaning them demonstrates that a complete roadmap isn't necessary; curiosity and taking the next step are crucial.
    Sarah Hernholm, Forbes.com, 27 June 2026

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