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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 Bethea said the fact that Sky Chefs has delayed ratifying their contract at BWI is a testament to its values. Chevall Pryce, Baltimore Sun, 7 Aug. 2025 This dish is a testament to the strength and ingenuity of Palestinian women. Sami Tamimi august 6, Literary Hub, 6 Aug. 2025 This milestone is a testament to our unwavering belief that dogs deserve better—and our commitment to building a dog-first future doesn’t stop here. Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 5 Aug. 2025 Every game was a testament to the deep connection within this team. Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Now, the couple is charged with criminal homicide, child neglect and evidence tampering, police said.
    Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Archives from Chao illuminate pieces of the immigration process as well as evidence her time adjusting to the United States and becoming a political leader.
    Lillian Metzmeier, The Courier-Journal, 13 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Read about other clubs below: Few managers or head coaches in the game have a tactical philosophy as clear and consistent as Ruben Amorim’s.
    Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The Dean Collection’s philosophy of circulation—allowing artworks to inhabit diverse spaces and reach varied audiences—finds expression in the intimate setting of the Paradis Suite, where guests encounter these works in moments of personal retreat and reflection.
    Skylar Mitchell, Essence, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • But anyone who thinks that the brief ubiquity of corporate diversity trainings is proof that the radical left wields great power and influence in America has quite simply never sat through a corporate diversity training.
    Andrea Long Chu, Vulture, 5 Aug. 2025
  • At least one instructor has resigned from teaching at Johnson County Community College after leadership announced that students in its adult education programs will be required to present proof of their immigration status in order to register for classes this fall.
    Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • This change comes after the U.S. Supreme Court’s blockbuster 2024 decision overturning the Chevron doctrine, which for 50 years had often bound federal courts to defer to the executive branch for interpretation of U.S. law.
    Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
  • The doctrine of communication by conduct is not merely a theoretical construct.
    Majeed Javdani, Forbes.com, 29 July 2025
Noun
  • Prosecutors asked the court to release not only transcripts of testimony by two law enforcement witnesses, but also exhibits such as photos, videos, and documents.
    Laura Daniella Sepulveda, AZCentral.com, 9 Aug. 2025
  • The Justice Department asked two New York judges to unseal grand jury exhibits related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, an expansion of its earlier ask to make five days of grand jury testimony public.
    Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 8 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Increasingly, young people in the United States and abroad are being recruited by extremist groups that conflate white supremacist ideology and violent action in order to hasten the collapse of society.
    Natalie Eilbert, jsonline.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The windshield in particular reminds me of the Koenigsegg design ideology, now sitting right above the axle line.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • No credible financial documentation has been released to show that demolition unlocks more capital.
    Layla Law-Gisiko, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2025
  • In addition to people living in the country without legal status, immigrants with valid documentation, including green cards and visas, have also been detained.
    Adeola Adeosun, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • In a coaching marketplace crowded with quick wins and viral testimonials, depth is your competitive moat.
    Shay Levister, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
  • The heritage trail will showcase the programs and activism that provide context and testimonials from Panther members passing on their knowledge.
    Darcel Rockett, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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