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as in certificate
a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
have your documents ready as you approach the border
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as in to prove
to show the existence or truth of by evidence
he tried in vain to document a link between ancient civilizations and extraterrestrials
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CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Citing court documents and statements made in court, authorities said that, in July 2023, Stefan Bagley, Jr. was shot and wounded while in his vehicle in Bridgeport and tater that day, his vehicle was used in another shooting incident in Bridgeport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Using a combination of direct observations, photos, and videos the team documented California ground squirrels of all ages and sexes hunting, eating, and competing over vole prey between June 10 and July 30, 2024.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
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The shooter who killed a student and teacher at a religious school in Wisconsin brought two guns to the school and was in contact with a man in California who was planning to attack a government building, according to authorities and court documents that became public Wednesday.
—CBS News, 19 Dec. 2024
Citing court documents and statements made in court, authorities said that, in July 2023, Stefan Bagley, Jr. was shot and wounded while in his vehicle in Bridgeport and tater that day, his vehicle was used in another shooting incident in Bridgeport.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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For instance, if a shoplifter uses violence during the offense, the crime may be documented as a robbery, depending on the local law enforcement agency.
—Mike Snider, Detroit Free Press, 18 Dec. 2024
Using a combination of direct observations, photos, and videos the team documented California ground squirrels of all ages and sexes hunting, eating, and competing over vole prey between June 10 and July 30, 2024.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 18 Dec. 2024
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But on this sort of form, his live shows remain the gift that keeps on giving, whatever the time of year.Mark Sutherland, Variety, 19 Dec. 2024
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Flexible trade finance solutions in the form of inventory financing or accounts payable financing can enable essential liquidity during rough patches.Pushkar Mukewar, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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Tennessee's electors signed the certificate of vote, Tennessee's historical document certifying presidential election results that will be submitted to the U.S. Congress.Melissa Brown, The Tennessean, 20 Dec. 2024
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To fund the purchase, the government would revalue about $11 billion worth of gold certificates on the Federal Reserve’s balance sheets.Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
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But life without stable housing proved to be a hamster wheel.Lauren Peace, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
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The user creates the key pair after proving their identity to the website using an existing authentication method, typically a password.Dan Goodin, Ars Technica, 30 Dec. 2024
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Nebraska and Boston College have similar stories on paper this season.J.J. Bailey, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Make no mistake, the Turkish knew of Baldwin; his arrival in Istanbul made the papers.Doreen St. Félix, The New Yorker, 28 Dec. 2024
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Others, particularly those applying for relief via the medical processional’s certification, must submit a formal application.Adam S. Minsky, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
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Nerves will remain high after the events of 2021, but Democrats have shown no willingness to block certification.Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 27 Dec. 2024
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Following his death, his family established the Tim Bergling Foundation, which works with mental health and suicide prevention organizations.Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 31 Dec. 2024
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Biden also established the in 2023 the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention to focus on ways to assist states and cities reduce the nation's epidemic of gun violence.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 31 Dec. 2024
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Through their struggles and triumphs, women artists prove that the most profound transformations emerge from confronting our darkest fears, demonstrating that the blackest milk nourishes the most essential growth.Fidan Cheikosman, JSTOR Daily, 1 Jan. 2025
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Employees looking to make a change are increasingly seeking out companies with cultures that align with their priorities, demonstrating that meaningful work is a critical factor in career decisions today. 6.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Document.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/document. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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