as in proof
something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
do you have any evidence that this bike is yours?
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Recent Examples of evidence
David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Federal prosecutors decided not to charge her husband after reviewing evidence, CBS News reported.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
There’s also evidence the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting industries beyond energy.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Noun
In its 46-page lawsuit, LAHSA pushed back on HUD’s allegations, saying they were not supported by the evidence.
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David Zahniser,
Los Angeles Times,
30 June 2026
Federal prosecutors decided not to charge her husband after reviewing evidence, CBS News reported.
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Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
29 June 2026
Verb
After reviewing the findings of the investigation, defense attorneys attempted to admit to evidence the list of questions George would have asked Saulter during the Garrity interview.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 June 2026
There’s also evidence the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz is impacting industries beyond energy.
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Sasha Rogelberg,
Fortune,
25 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for evidence
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Some states have argued that requiring applicants to provide documentary proof of their citizenship could pose a significant barrier to voting because several forms of government ID don't include citizenship information, and many Americans don't have passports.
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The attorneys general challenged several of its directives, including a provision that required state and local officials to collect proof of citizenship from vote-by-mail applicants.
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The pathologist documented extensive bruising and hemorrhage involving Joanna’s abdomen, flanks, back, buttocks, thighs and lower extremities, according to the affidavit.
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The involvement of non-Shiite communities in Muharram rituals has long been documented across South Asia, including among groups known as Hussaini Brahmins, whose traditions have incorporated elements associated with both Hinduism and Shiite Islam.
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The justices also were concerned that days of testimony at the murder trial centered around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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The justices were also concerned there had been too much testimony around how Murdaugh stole from clients, many of them in dire straits.
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Ecuador boasts proven talent such as Moisés Caicedo of Chelsea in England; William Pacho of Paris Saint-Germain in France; Piero Hincapié of Arsenal; and Joel Ordóñez of Club Brugge in Belgium.
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Investors have a love-hate relationship with stocks Investment experts say the survey results prove, more than anything, that American investors don’t entirely trust the stock market.
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Your Petition — filed three business days before the deadline, without any supporting information or documentation, and only after abandoning your recent litigation efforts to avoid NCAA sanctions — does not provide a basis for the League to alter those plans.
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This growing need has led to the emergence of specialized crypto recovery firms that focus on blockchain analysis, digital investigations and forensic documentation.
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Gakpo's teammates came onto the filed to support him and formed a circle around him, putting their arms around each other as the crowd cheered, as shown in another video shared by Fox Sports.
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During pregnancy, iron demand increases to support both the baby and placenta, while postpartum recovery can further lower ferritin due to blood loss.
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Those who have sustained a severe burn or dirty wound should follow up with a booster after five years, according to the CDC.
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The driver of the bus sustained minor injuries.
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In a 5-4 ruling, Chief Justice John Roberts, writing for the court's majority, upheld limits Congress imposed on a president's attempt to remove members of the Fed as a legitimate protection of the institution's historical independence.
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The ruling upholds laws in 30 states that allow at least some ballots to arrive after Election Day, including ballots from military voters and Americans who live overseas.
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“Evidence.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/evidence. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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