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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Plus, the steel construction guarantees to serve as a safeguard against sparks.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
6 Oct. 2025 -
Community coming together Township Supervisor Scott Bennett said if anyone wants to financially help the victims of the shooting, the Victim Compassion Fund set up through the EGLA credit union guarantees that 100% of the funding will go to victims.—
Kristen Jordan Shamus,
Freep.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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This can become problematic when a chatbot affirms concerning behaviors, beliefs, or activities.—
Liz Regalia,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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Her insider’s view of that transition affirms what others since have revealed about Biden’s mental composition.—
The Editorial Board,
Oc Register,
24 Sep. 2025
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Grijalva is expected to be sworn into office in October after Arizona officially certifies the election results.—
Laura Gersony,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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If a pope dies, the person who certifies his death is the camerlengo, or chamberlain, who currently is Cardinal Kevin Joseph Farrell.—
Brayden Garcia,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 Feb. 2025
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Producers who ship nursery stock out of regulated areas to non-regulated areas must have their stock inspected, and each load must be accompanied by a certificate that attests to the fact that their product is free from the box tree moth.—
Chad Murphy,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
2 Oct. 2025
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As the pocked bark attests, the lawn with its trees and shrubs has certain draws for birds, at least during the day.—
Karl Schneider,
IndyStar,
22 Sep. 2025
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Ray’s daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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Ray’s other daughter Naomi (James), still haunted by a past climbing accident, witnesses the attack and escapes.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Testifies (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testifies%20%28to%29. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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