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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Because coverage is guaranteed, people do not have to agonize every year over choosing a health plan based on countless variables.—
Jamie Hartmann-Boyce,
The Conversation,
19 Mar. 2026 -
Federal employees are guaranteed to receive back pay once the shutdown ends, according to a 2019 law.—
Alexandra Skores,
CNN Money,
19 Mar. 2026
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Customers confirm the quality, softness, and longevity of this pick, made from 100% cotton and Oeko-Tex certified to be free of a range of harmful chemicals.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
20 Mar. 2026
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Traynham and Chelly were certified by the International Police Work Dog Association in December, and have been deployed to search missions twice since then.—
Liz Teitz,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Back in Washington, lawmakers who sat alongside Rubio on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee affirmed that serious discussions were underway.—
Francesca Chambers,
USA Today,
24 Mar. 2026
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Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, for his part, affirmed the strong ties between Moscow and Tehran, IRNA reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
23 Mar. 2026
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Illinois election law is more generous, permitting ballots postmarked or attested to by the voter as cast by Election Day to be counted for two weeks afterward.—
Rick Pearson,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Prior to Epstein's plea deal, Indyke also attested to Epstein's character.—
Peter Charalambous,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Two days later, Iran witnessed an unprecedented wave of protests, with demonstrations held in more than a hundred and fifty cities.—
Azadeh Moaveni,
New Yorker,
22 Mar. 2026
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The energetic patrons witnessed a workman-like effort.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Mar. 2026
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After being authenticated, the condition of the cards should be considered.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
27 Feb. 2026
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The photo, which has been authenticated by CBS News, shows Epstein, Lutnick, and three other men standing over an oceanside cliff.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Testified (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testified%20%28to%29. Accessed 26 Mar. 2026.
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