as in guaranteed
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity
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The next party leader could very well become the country’s next prime minister, but even that’s not guaranteed; voters delivered a clear rebuke in the past two parliamentary elections, delivering seats to opposition parties and stripping the LDP of its majority.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025 -
The shutdown is now all but guaranteed to drag on until at least Monday.—
Kevin Breuninger,
CNBC,
3 Oct. 2025
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Contractors who participate in the FORTIFIED program get certified, and there’s a directory available on the site.—
Andrea Riquier,
USA Today,
3 Oct. 2025
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Eventually, Carman adopted her, and they got certified as a therapy dog team.—
Kathleen Toner,
CNN Money,
3 Oct. 2025
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The Wizards won, 126-123, and on that night, Sarr affirmed why Washington coveted him.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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The notice also affirmed that Employment Authorization Documents were automatically extended through April 3, 2026, pending further litigation.—
Veronica Egui Brito,
Miami Herald,
3 Oct. 2025
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As September came to a close, the Spirit Halloweens selling spooky decor and witchy accessories attested to the advent of autumn.—
Alysa Guffey,
IndyStar,
6 Oct. 2025
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Another reviewer attested that the set stayed wrinkle-free, even after 22 hours of travel.—
Genevieve Cepeda,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Oct. 2025
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The Gingles’ 4-year-old daughter Seraphine witnessed the murders, according to court documents.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
7 Oct. 2025
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Supporters witnessed players gesturing to each other in annoyance at misplaced passes or mistimed runs, fans let rip with their own nervousness as their side defended a 1-0 lead, and, most graphically, head coach Vitor Pereira was sent from the touchline after his own anxiety got the better of him.—
Steve Madeley,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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If authenticated, the agreement could redefine regional airpower, bolster Iran’s defenses against the United States and Israel, and mark a new phase in Russia-Iran strategic cooperation.—
Amir Daftari,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Oct. 2025
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Supima’s commitment to transparency is enhanced with TextileGenesis, a platform using blockchain technology that details the life cycle of every bale of Supima cotton and is authenticated by Oritain.—
Lauren Parker,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Testified (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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