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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
After Relli’s testimony on Tuesday (Jan. 28), the video spread like wildfire online, with multiple netizens offering their opinion.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
But Shively’s testimony, which could have put Simpson near the scene around the time of the murders, was never heard in court.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
But if history is any guide — his testimony in his 2001 gun possession trial helped in his acquittal — Combs has the stomach.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Forman disputed the testimony of one of the most important witnesses at Melissa's trial — Dr. Manny Montez.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 29 Jan. 2025
But Shively’s testimony, which could have put Simpson near the scene around the time of the murders, was never heard in court.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025
But if history is any guide — his testimony in his 2001 gun possession trial helped in his acquittal — Combs has the stomach.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 28 Jan. 2025
Forman disputed the testimony of one of the most important witnesses at Melissa's trial — Dr. Manny Montez.
—Erin Moriarty, CBS News, 18 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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Releasing this video to the media, rather than presenting it as evidence in court, is another example of an unethical attempt to manipulate the public.—
Erin Keller,
Newsweek,
22 Jan. 2025
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Adams has previously alleged without evidence that the charges against him were politically motivated.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
22 Jan. 2025
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Drop some proof Conclude your response with some evidence or context.—
Jessica Chen, Contributor,
CNBC,
29 Jan. 2025
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Join 4 others in the comments View Comments Proponents of open-source AI — where the model’s underlying architecture is made publicly available, rather than charged for — say the Chinese model is proof that American companies should be sharing their innovations rather than gatekeeping them.—
Clare Duffy,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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Ahead of his confirmation hearings, the American Academy of Pediatrics collected dozens of testimonials to emphasize the important role that vaccines play in the long-term health and well-being of children.—
Deidre McPhillips,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) has assembled nearly 200 stories and dozens of testimonials on the horrors of vaccine-preventable deaths and illnesses that pediatricians have encountered over their careers.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
27 Jan. 2025
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The witnesses told the company the parachutist did not appear to take corrective actions, and a reserve parachute was not deployed.—
Greg Wehner,
Fox News,
27 Jan. 2025
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According to witnesses, the man was shielding his wife and son from the 16-pound metal ball, which is connected to a steel wire chain.—
David Matthews,
New York Daily News,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 3 Feb. 2025.
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