testify (to)

as in to guarantee
to declare (something) to be true or genuine that auction house will always testify to a painting's authenticity

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  • The big picture: There is broad support for the idea of diversity inside companies. 61% of those surveyed said diverse employees have a positive impact on organizations, and 75% agreed that more needs to be done to guarantee everyone is advancing.
    Emily Peck, Axios, 17 Jan. 2025
  • Even when cases make it to the prosecutor, that doesn’t guarantee there’s enough to take them to court.
    Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
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  • Following his loss in the 2020 election to former President Joe Biden, Trump did not concede and denied the election results — which, as vice president and the president of the Senate, was Pence's duty to certify.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 20 Jan. 2025
  • When choosing a supplement, look for products independently tested or certified by organizations such as the National Sanitation Foundation (NSF), United States Pharmacopeia (USP), or ConsumerLab.
    Jonathan Purtell, Verywell Health, 19 Jan. 2025
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  • In 2017, the federal appeals court for the Second Circuit, in affirming Mr. Ulbricht’s conviction, acknowledged the severe nature of the punishment.
    David Yaffe-Bellany, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025
  • Still, American democracy has proven to be resilient, and Congress, the branch of government closest to the people, was coming together to affirm the choice of Americans.
    LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK, TIME, 6 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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  • Two other passengers witnessing the arson move out of the way as the train enters the station, the video shows.
    Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 16 Jan. 2025
  • Perhaps the industry will witness a rapid expansion of API marketplaces and specialized tools that will change how businesses use payment technology frameworks.
    Sabeer Nelliparamban, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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“Testify (to).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify%20%28to%29. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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