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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But while Blackstreet's investments all but guaranteed its CEO's son's team a stepping stone to the next level, Gunty sold others the same dream.—
Kenny Jacoby,
USA Today,
7 May 2026 -
However, the relief is not automatic or guaranteed, and most taxpayers need to file a claim for a refund or abatement of their tax liability by July 10 to get their money back.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
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Lake County Democratic Party Chairman Mike Repay certified Jones to run as a Democrat in February, according to a certification letter the Post-Tribune obtained.—
Carole Carlson,
Chicago Tribune,
9 May 2026
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Her dog, Indy, underwent three months of training before becoming AWDA-certified in mold detection.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2026
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Girls affirmed a kind of lust for life that was often at the expense of personal health and safety.—
Brittany Allen,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Many have affirmed their resolute support for Stewart despite any allegations.—
Christopher Keating,
Hartford Courant,
11 May 2026
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If conditions are favorable, oaks can live hundreds, even thousands, of years, as attested by a 13,000-year-old Palmer’s oak in California.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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In the docuseries, Bischoff attested to this.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
22 Apr. 2026
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Your humanity deserves to be witnessed, not just acknowledged from a distance.—
Mark Osborne,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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For many, the light sentences marked a shocking and meager ending to the life-altering tragedy witnessed by thousands.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The chart said Tartaglione's lawyer, Bruce Barket, authenticated the note in January 2020 but did not say how.—
James Hill,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Keep in mind that items like this have not been professionally tested or authenticated.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Apr. 2026
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“Testified (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified%20%28to%29. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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