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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None of them has won a grand slam before, so we're guaranteed to get first-time major winners in both categories.—
Jibin Joseph,
PC Magazine,
4 June 2026 -
Though investors may find the prospect of large yields enticing, the income isn’t guaranteed.—
Darla Mercado, CFP®,
CNBC,
4 June 2026
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After June 10, all warm-blooded animals must be certified by Florida two days before arrival in the state and will need to be inspected by a veterinarian within five days before arrival.—
Ana Goñi-Lessan,
Sun Sentinel,
6 June 2026
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Hello Robot says Stretch 4 is only certified for laboratory and research use while the company works toward additional certifications.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
6 June 2026
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The court affirmed Cichuniec’s conviction for second-degree assault related to the unlawful administration of drugs, leaving that conviction intact, the decision states.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
5 June 2026
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In Congress, Simon affirmed her positions as a member of the new generation of progressives in the House of Representatives from her predecessor and mentor, Oakland Mayor Barbara Lee.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
3 June 2026
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According to the Washington Examiner, a senior administration official has attested to Trump’s belief that the only way to secure meaningful change in Iran is through substantial escalation.—
Thomas Wright,
The Atlantic,
4 June 2026
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Local baseball legend Derrek Lee attested that, after visiting all 30 big-league cities, West Sacramento deserves to be among them.—
Chris Biderman,
Sacbee.com,
29 May 2026
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Within the last few days of testimony, several of Metcalf’s former classmates who witnessed the killing have taken the stand.—
Matt Lavietes,
NBC news,
6 June 2026
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Good luck trying to overcome the odds in New York after that fanbase hasn’t witnessed an NBA Finals at MSG for 27 years.—
Mark Medina,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2026
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The audio, if authenticated in court, shows Castro did not simply give a general order but was also involved in the decision-making process.—
Nora Gámez Torres,
Miami Herald,
15 May 2026
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These 2 authenticated and graded Pokemon cards were stolen from the Nashcards store in Trappe, Pennsylvania, according to police.—
Joe Brandt,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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“Testified (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified%20%28to%29. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.
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