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a written or printed paper giving information about or proof of something
a certificate will be awarded to each person who completes the course in lifesaving
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Recent Examples of certificate
Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Each state's certificates are read alphabetically by state, starting with Alabama and ending with Wyoming.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Amy Gardner, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
And in contrast to the handwritten vaccine certificates that Americans must keep safe, Indians can download their proof of vaccination at any time, alongside an outsize photograph of Modi to remind them who deserves their grateful votes.
—Vinay Sitapati, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
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Noun
Since then, the building has been operating without a valid certificate of occupancy.
—Josephine Stratman, New York Daily News, 8 Jan. 2025
Each state's certificates are read alphabetically by state, starting with Alabama and ending with Wyoming.
—Sudiksha Kochi, USA TODAY, 6 Jan. 2025
Verb
After the call, campaign officials circulated language to add to the Pennsylvania elector certificates to be submitted to Washington asserting that the votes were intended to count only if Trump prevailed in litigation in the state.
—Amy Gardner, BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2023
And in contrast to the handwritten vaccine certificates that Americans must keep safe, Indians can download their proof of vaccination at any time, alongside an outsize photograph of Modi to remind them who deserves their grateful votes.
—Vinay Sitapati, Foreign Affairs, 24 Nov. 2021
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Among the topics on the agenda is certification, including the role that third-party seals of approval can play in boosting credibility for sustainability claims.—
SJ STAFF,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Jan. 2025
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This includes United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Verified, ISO certification, Non-GMO Project Verified, and allergen-free certifications.—
Emily Orofino,
Vogue,
24 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
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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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Last week, China's Shandong Port Group banned tankers under U.S. sanctions from calling at its ports, and Bloomberg reported that India would not allow tankers chartered after sanctions to discharge at its ports.—
John Mac Ghlionn,
Newsweek,
14 Jan. 2025
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The business first chartered sailboats and then represented northern European yacht brands in Italy.—
Robb Report Staff,
Robb Report,
6 Jan. 2025
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Most Japanese stars who leave for the United States do so after 25, when they are permitted to sign a free-agent contract like Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s $325 million megadeal with the Los Angeles Dodgers.—
Stephen J. Nesbitt,
The Athletic,
14 Jan. 2025
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The study instantly became a formal part of DOE permit proceedings that Trump would have to address, Public Citizen attorney Tyson Slocum told Axios' Ben Geman. 2.—
Ben Geman,
Axios,
14 Jan. 2025
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So in 1933, the 20th Amendment was ratified, changing Inauguration Day to Jan. 20 and the first session of the new Congress to Jan. 3.—
Chantelle Lee,
TIME,
17 Jan. 2025
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Inaugurations used to be held in March until the 20th Amendment was ratified in 1933, stating that the president's term began at noon on Jan. 20.—
Max Golembo,
ABC News,
16 Jan. 2025
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In 2021, the researchers identified several dozen jails interested in participating in a study, then paid the costs for them to become accredited.—
Keri Blakinger,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Jan. 2025
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The department then publishes its list of approved accrediting agencies.—
Jackie Valley,
The Christian Science Monitor,
3 Jan. 2025
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Governments face challenges in keeping records updated across all systems, ensuring citizens report changes accurately and promptly, and validating changes to ensure the updates are legitimate and not fraudulent.—
Brian Chidester,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Day needed to win a national championship to validate himself after yet another loss to rival Michigan at the end of the regular season.—
Manny Navarro,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Four ranchers were sanctioned with fines after investigations.—
Ian Max Stevenson,
Idaho Statesman,
17 Jan. 2025
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The judge held Giuliani in contempt the week before last and sanctioned him for failing to turn over relevant documentation on time.—
Molly Crane Newman,
Sun Sentinel,
17 Jan. 2025
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“Certificate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/certificate. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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