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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And a reminder that bigness only guarantees quantity, not quality.—
Edward Keegan,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Feb. 2026 -
The unions pointed to December and January revenues that have exceeded projections and called for a stand-alone meeting once a clearer picture of Proposition 98 funding — the state’s constitutional formula that guarantees minimum funding for K-12 schools — emerges.—
Teresa Liu,
Daily News,
18 Feb. 2026
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This ruling validates the city’s position and affirms the council’s commitment to acting lawfully and responsibly on behalf of its residents.—
Deborah Laverty,
Chicago Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The water crisis isn’t gender neutral, the world organization affirms.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
18 Feb. 2026
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Those applying for children with a disability must submit a firm that certifies the student’s disability, an evaluation and/or a Texas individualized education plan.—
Lily Kepner,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Feb. 2026
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Deciding to pause operations this year jeopardized Martin's accreditation with the Higher Learning Commission [HLC], an independent agency that certifies the quality of colleges and universities nationwide.—
Jordan Smith,
IndyStar,
6 Jan. 2026
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Rocha attests to Bueno’s ability to work with the younger set, especially since Bueno began mentoring her years ago.—
Regina Elling,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
15 Feb. 2026
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At over a year, Harrison attests this ultra-soft and unisex robe is her save-in-a-fire piece.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
2 Feb. 2026
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The film is work of autobiographical fiction from de Araújo about an 8-year-old — played by newcomer Mason Reeves — who witnesses a rape in Golden Gate Park.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
20 Feb. 2026
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Josephine, directed by Beth de Araújo, is named after its 8-year-old protagonist (played by Mason Reeves), who witnesses a violent assault.—
Shirley Li,
The Atlantic,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Testifies (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testifies%20%28to%29. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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