as in to swear
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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Recent Examples of testify Relli testified that the bullets grazed his knuckles as the feud reached a boiling point with his childhood friend. Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 23 Jan. 2025 Both evaluations have been placed under court seal, and neither psychologist testified in court before Chiu issued his ruling, so their findings are not known. Cristóbal Reyes, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Jan. 2025 Dressed in a light-gray suit, Anthony testified before U.S. District Judge Hector Gonzalez inside a crowded courtroom. Melanie Anzidei, The Athletic, 23 Jan. 2025 In fact, the study authors say that their findings testify to two cold seasons almost 150 and 125 years ago, perhaps caused by a pair of volcanic eruptions. Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for testify 
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  • He was sworn into office less than two months ago and has responded to one catastrophic crisis after another ever since.
    Barnini Chakraborty, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 26 Jan. 2025
  • More:Trump stops in Asheville, NC, to tour storm damage; Deportation flights begin: Live updates Trump, who served as the country's 45th President from 2017-2021, was sworn into office again on Monday in Washington, D.C., naming him the 47th President of the United States.
    Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 25 Jan. 2025
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  • Research suggests that even witnessing a good deed—whether in real life or through stories—can inspire people to pass on kindness in their own way.
    Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
  • Those agricultural aspects are on full display when witnessing a livestock auction at the Central Florida Fair or exploring Plant City’s main industry through the Florida Strawberry Festival.
    Patrick Connolly, Orlando Sentinel, 28 Jan. 2025
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  • The Ordinary’s hair density serum is formulated with peptides (amino acids are all the rage) to help make hair fuller, encourage new growth, and strengthen the hair cuticle—and shoppers are attesting to its effectiveness.
    Christina Shepherd McGuire, Southern Living, 20 Jan. 2025
  • The folks in in Philly can attest and are eager to see what Fangio has in the offing for Sunday’s game against the Rams. 7.
    Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
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  • Bank statements: Lenders typically require statements from the past two months to verify you have adequate savings and to check for any red flags.
    Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 31 Jan. 2025
  • To verify the laws and guidelines in your state, contact your local child welfare agency.
    Sarah Scott, Parents, 31 Jan. 2025

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