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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Her show has sprouted a range of boisterous Heated Rivalry events and theme nights at clubs in Canada and New York, and guaranteed a second season.—
Peter Bart,
Deadline,
22 Jan. 2026 -
As a result, they’re almost guaranteed to succumb to dehydration within just a few hours.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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The compilation features most of Malone’s most popular tunes, including quite a few that have been certified Diamond by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), hence the project’s name.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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The only five-star hotel in Barcelona certified by LEED International, the energy used to heat the sanitary water supply and the rooftop pool in winter is obtained via heat recovery of the air conditioning.—
Isabelle Kliger,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Jan. 2026
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Jefferson affirmed freedom of speech by pardoning those convicted of voicing opposition to the government under the Sedition Act of 1798.—
Bernadette Meyler,
Harpers Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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The school affirmed that after concerns were brought forward, the teacher was fired and his access to the school was suspended.—
Olivia Stevens,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2026
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Supporters of Pahlavi were particularly vocal in Mashhad this month, as attested by the prevalence of pro-monarchy graffiti on city walls, and the regime’s propaganda devoted particular attention to discrediting the former crown prince.—
Davood Moradian,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
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The two have not talked since the report was published Wednesday, but that’s not out of the ordinary, James attested.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Jan. 2026
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Skylar Fehlen, a local resident, witnessed the crash and recorded the video.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
24 Jan. 2026
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Bystanders witnessed the crash but no one else was involved, the agency said.—
Katie Langford,
Denver Post,
24 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 30 Jan. 2026.
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