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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Remember, catching a glimpse of the northern lights is never guaranteed.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
15 Jan. 2026 -
It's loaded with protein and is thickened slightly with crushed tortilla chips and starch from the beans, so it’s guaranteed to satisfy without weighing you down.—
Martha Stewart,
Martha Stewart,
15 Jan. 2026
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Johnson said Benson was a juvenile at the time of the shooting and was certified as an adult on Wednesday in Jackson County Family Court.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
10 Jan. 2026
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The office has the power to recommend the Legislature withhold funding from the institution if it is found to be in violation of state law — until compliance is certified.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
9 Jan. 2026
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The Smithsonian’s board quickly affirmed its autonomy, but Sajet resigned shortly thereafter.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
13 Jan. 2026
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In an opinion by Circuit Judge Alan David Lourie, the Federal Circuit last week affirmed the TTAB’s decision.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Jan. 2026
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The Gators’ 4-8 finish and a weak offense attested to the struggles.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
9 Jan. 2026
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Adams and Chirlane McCray, ex-wife of former Mayor Bill de Blasio, have both attested to hearing squeaks and the sounds of doors opening and closing.—
Jocelyn Silver,
Vogue,
31 Dec. 2025
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No injuries were reported after the incident, but airport staff who witnessed the landing described hearing multiple popping sounds as the wheels hit the tarmac followed by visible smoke.—
Bonny Chu,
FOXNews.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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According to the police report, officers witnessed the spitting on video, but not the use of racial slurs.—
Marissa Armas,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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The defense lawyers say her birth certificate can’t be authenticated because it was issued by a former Soviet republic that is now in a war zone.—
Michael R. Sisak,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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Assembling Leonardo’s genome will likely require DNA from descendants and possibly his own remains if they are authenticated, which could then be used in comparison with smaller genetic fragments collected from his artwork and artifacts, Hedges said.—
Ashley Strickland,
CNN Money,
16 Jan. 2026
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“Testified (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified%20%28to%29. Accessed 22 Jan. 2026.
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