to make a solemn declaration under oath for the purpose of establishing a fact
several witnesses testified that they had seen the accused in the vicinity of the crime scene
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Since 2014, India has witnessed a significant political transformation with the rise of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and his emphasis on muscular nationalism and Hindu majoritarianism.
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Sam Dalrymple,
Time,
14 July 2025
To witness Fanny working was perhaps the greatest editorial privilege of my life.
His accusation couldn’t be verified in public records.
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The Marshall Project,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 July 2025
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued a statement emphasizing the importance of verifying contact information, including phone numbers and websites, before making any donations, warning that scam artists are using sophisticated methods to manipulate caller ID and other identifying details.
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