as in vouches (for)
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity
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Courts have held that the right to an interpreter is protected by the Sixth Amendment, which guarantees the right to a fair trial – including understanding court proceedings and communicating with counsel.—
Carol Rose Little,
The Conversation,
12 June 2026 -
Wins are good, obviously, but in this new 48-team format, one win in group play essentially guarantees placement in the round of 32.—
Chris Branch,
New York Times,
12 June 2026
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At the same time, the resolution affirms Southern Baptists’ hope for Jews’ conversion to Christianity.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
11 June 2026
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However, in cases where disclosure can impede care, the medical community affirms the right to adolescent confidentiality.—
Sunaya Krishnapura,
STAT,
10 June 2026
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If Hoskins certifies the referendum, the court said, the map would be retroactively suspended.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
12 June 2026
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The Federal Aviation Administration certifies aircraft but does not conduct regular inspections.—
Abe Streep,
ProPublica,
9 June 2026
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Club Kid is funny, and filled with deft jokes, but there’s a stylistic exuberance to it that attests to how Firstman wasn’t just thinking in terms of verbal punchlines.—
Alison Willmore,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
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The runaway success of the Toyota Prius in 2004-2008 attests to this.—
Brooke Crothers,
Forbes.com,
10 May 2026
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While on duty at the Nallswsorth Street rally, tasked with managing the crowds, June witnesses the death of 15-year-old Rohann (Rasaq Kukoyi), a Muslim teen who is stabbed in the middle of the protest.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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Art witnesses a flock of crows suddenly dash themselves into the ground in the surrounding desert for no apparent reason.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
26 May 2026
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“Testifies (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testifies%20%28to%29. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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