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the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

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Recent Examples of testament Tour is a testament to their rapid ascent and ongoing success. Ed Masley, The Arizona Republic, 1 Nov. 2024 Allow your accomplishments to inspire those around you, and remember that your journey is a testament to your resilience. Valerie Mesa, People.com, 31 Oct. 2024 Their journey is a testament to the power of community, resilience and the magic of music. Tiffany Acosta, The Arizona Republic, 27 Oct. 2024 No Label Academy, now in its third year, is a testament to his commitment to uplifting his community. Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 27 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for testament 
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Noun
  • But the investigation turned up evidence of Torres’ own illicit acts.
    Robert Salonga, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • In one case, authorities allege, Alcala texted himself a video and deleted evidence of the text.
    Austin Mullen, NBC News, 14 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • At first, the girls are only in danger of being forced to listen to one man’s extremely pretentious opinions about religion, philosophy, culture, and yes, pop music, which is terrifying in itself.
    Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • So, our chats about his vision, strategy, and leadership philosophy for the Ferretti Group in the global-hyper-niche-ultra-luxury-yacht building business are never boring.
    Bill Springer, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Schwarzenegger is proof that the Republican label doesn’t have to be poison in California.
    Thomas Elias, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024
  • The lawsuit cited the 2020 presidential election, which resulted in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on theU.S. Capitol, where supporters of Donald Trump sought to stop the certification of Joe Biden as president, alleging without proof the election was stolen.
    Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 6 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • By contrast, animation foregrounds the pictorial, which is its own aesthetic doctrine.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024
  • Russia’s nuclear doctrine holds that an attack on any element of its deterrent force justifies a nuclear response.
    William M. Moon, Foreign Affairs, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • Chandhok, who now works for the United States Soccer Federation, received immunity for his testimony.
    Grace Hase, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Before the second sale closed, Trump’s longtime moneyman, Allen Weisselberg, created an Excel file to map out Trump’s liquidity situation, according to court testimony.
    Dan Alexander, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • The people who dominate these institutions demographically also tend to share the dominant ideologies.
    Sean Illing, Vox, 9 Nov. 2024
  • Officials say Philippi was motivated by the white supremacist ideology known as accelerationism that stems from neo-Nazi views.
    Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
  • More:White River State Park 15-acre expansion will feature event center, river overlook Once all human remains are exposed, photographs and data documentation will be completed and remains will be exhumed and sent to Indiana University, Indianapolis' lab for analysis.
    Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 5 Nov. 2024
  • To earn a perfect score, companies must now offer gender-transition plans for their employees, including supportive restrooms, dress codes and documentation guidance.
    Bloomberg, The Mercury News, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • To commemorate their successful journey in the sport, the team released a heartfelt tribute video featuring testimonials from team members sharing their fondest memories.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024
  • There were video testimonials for tech bigwigs, including Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, who gave the device high marks.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 31 Oct. 2024

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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