as in testifies (to)
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a scientist who can vouch for the accuracy of the results
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Teams had until the end of the day to sign the 112-page document, which guarantees access to top-level Cup Series races and a revenue stream, and 13 of 15 organizations reluctantly agreed.—
Ryan Morik,
FOXNews.com,
6 Jan. 2026 -
And yet, as both the Iraq and Afghanistan experiences ultimately proved, no amount of planning guarantees success.—
Matthew Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 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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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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“Vouches (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouches%20%28for%29. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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