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something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimony
Her husband, Alex Fine, was in court throughout his pregnant wife's testimony.
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
Before the jury entered the courtroom May 13, Combs' defense team attempted to prevent Fine from being present for his wife's witness testimony.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Cassie’s graphic testimony of abuse leaves Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ fate hanging in balance.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Defense attorney Hutchinson will open his case on Monday as testimony continues.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
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Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2025
Before the jury entered the courtroom May 13, Combs' defense team attempted to prevent Fine from being present for his wife's witness testimony.
—Jay Stahl, USA Today, 18 May 2025
Cassie’s graphic testimony of abuse leaves Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ fate hanging in balance.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2025
Defense attorney Hutchinson will open his case on Monday as testimony continues.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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When Elsbeth sits in on a rehearsal, she’s first dismayed by the script’s accusations of evidence planting, then delighted to see Mateo (probably her favorite perp to date), and finally, puzzled by how much the actors openly loathe their director.—
Sophie Brookover,
Vulture,
9 May 2025
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After years of investigation, multiple pieces of physical evidence from the case were sent to a lab for DNA testing in 2021.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
9 May 2025
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In Seminole County, a hotbed of bear encounters several years ago, has seen a dramatic decrease in conflicts with bears since implementing such non-lethal measures as the use of bear proof trash cans.—
Grant Gelhardt,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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Be prepared to give identification and proof of property ownership to deputies.—
Forum News Service,
Twin Cities,
16 May 2025
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Integrate Social Proof Social proof, such as testimonials, customer reviews, or media mentions, can help build trust with potential customers.—
AllBusiness,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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On TikTok, viral testimonials about salmon DNA facials rack up hundreds of thousands of likes.—
Maddie Connors,
Los Angeles Times,
14 May 2025
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His last words were reported by the Tampa Bay Times and the Associated Press, with reporters representing both outlets as witnesses to the execution.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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The nurse, two emergency medicine physicians and a forensic pathologist testified as state witnesses to offer opinions on in what way Alexander may have sustained the injury.—
Emerson Clarridge,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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