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something presented to show that someone is the person they claim to be
You'll need two forms of identification to register to vote.
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Recent Examples of identification
The food bank said the information could include Social Security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, financial card information, medical information, driver’s license numbers, passport numbers and other sensitive data.
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Gary Klien, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
At the time of the identification, the paleontologists classified the species as a modern bird, but their classification has been controversial and tricky to confirm since.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the county office identified one Palisades victim as an 80-year-old man, who died at a local hospital, with his identification withheld pending notification of kin.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
For free entry, seniors must present a valid identification.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Gary Klien, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
At the time of the identification, the paleontologists classified the species as a modern bird, but their classification has been controversial and tricky to confirm since.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 5 Feb. 2025
Additionally, the county office identified one Palisades victim as an 80-year-old man, who died at a local hospital, with his identification withheld pending notification of kin.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 4 Feb. 2025
For free entry, seniors must present a valid identification.
—San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for identification
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People of color, married people who have changed their names, as well as young and elderly people are more likely to have difficulty in accessing these documents...—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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The document alleges that Nezhinskiy also had contact with one of the Ohio suspects less than a week before Burrow's house was broken into.—
Bill Chappell,
NPR,
11 Feb. 2025
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Additionally, employers may overlook state-specific requirements or additional documentation that could be necessary for the FICA tip credit claim.—
Jessica Ledingham, J.D.,
Forbes,
18 Feb. 2025
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By streamlining access to essential knowledge and simplifying documentation processes, its flagship products, Bolo AI Answer and Bolo AI Writes, unlock new levels of efficiency, allowing teams to focus on solving complex challenges and driving operational excellence. Music.—
Jason Phillips,
USA TODAY,
15 Feb. 2025
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Letters may be up to 200 words and must be signed with your email address, city of residence and daytime phone number for verification.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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Disneyland will send information in April directly to qualifying fire, police and sheriff’s departments on eligibility, verification and registration requirements.—
Brady MacDonald,
Orange County Register,
7 Feb. 2025
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And although contracts like Lawrence’s are not directly comparable to Stafford’s because Lawrence is younger and signed his contract years later, there is a hierarchy of validation in the NFL that matters to players and locker rooms.—
Pat Leonard,
New York Daily News,
13 Feb. 2025
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For Ghazi, 48, validation has seemingly been everywhere of late.—
Dan Rys,
Billboard,
11 Feb. 2025
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Out of the nearly 1,700 cards submitted to the company for authentication, PSA 6 was the most common grade received, with around 450 copies in existence.—
Tyler Holzhammer,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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Many nations have also implemented stricter authentication measures, such as biometric checks and in-app verifications, which have proven highly effective in reducing fraud.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
15 Feb. 2025
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Related article Latest radar evidence suggests Black Hawk in DC disaster was flying too high, but NTSB wants more proof The cockpit voice recorder of the American Airlines regional jet had sustained water intrusion, the NTSB previously reported.—
Pete Muntean,
CNN,
14 Feb. 2025
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Nor is stealth aided by growing evidence of his own neglectful self-care: exhaustion, panic attacks, blackouts, a limp from unattended jogging injuries, eventually audio and visual hallucinations.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2025
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When the final tally comes in, the company’s CFO and Board of Directors will want proof that the gambit was worth it.—
Brian Steinberg,
Variety,
10 Feb. 2025
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New families who are moving into the district and don’t yet have proof of residency can register starting March 1, according to a release from the district.—
Isha Trivedi,
The Mercury News,
9 Feb. 2025
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The deadline to receive items aside from the digital certificate by Valentine's Day has passed.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Awaiting them is a tiny flag, a certificate of naturalization, and a hearty handshake from Tom Farrish, the great grandson of an immigrant from Ukraine.—
Mark Pazniokas,
Hartford Courant,
9 Feb. 2025
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“Identification.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/identification. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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