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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The 1st Amendment guarantees freedom of speech, assembly and association.—
Jason M. Blazakis,
Mercury News,
18 Oct. 2025 -
Today, mega-AI rounds readily hit billions, and there’s a confusing but broad sense that more money flowing into a startup automatically guarantees long-term success.—
Allie Garfinkle,
Fortune,
17 Oct. 2025
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Morgan Stanley affirms underweight rating, cuts price objective to $175 from $192 Morgan Stanley price target is 3% below Tuesday's close.—
Itzel Franco,
CNBC,
22 Oct. 2025
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Scripture consistently affirms God’s justice, mercy, and defense of the oppressed.—
Ed Gaskin,
Boston Herald,
19 Oct. 2025
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Once the state law went into effect, the city invited all recovery residences to a meeting with city officials and inspectors from the Kentucky Alliance of Recovery Residents, a nonprofit that certifies recovery homes.—
Keely Doll,
Louisville Courier Journal,
12 Oct. 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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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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Yoo will play the role of a police inspector who witnesses the incident.—
Sara Merican,
Deadline,
17 Oct. 2025
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Shortly after the voyage begins, Lo witnesses a woman tossed overboard and tries to get help, only to be told by the crew that everyone is accounted for.—
Patrick Ryan,
USA Today,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Testifies (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testifies%20%28to%29. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.
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