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a person's name written in their own handwriting often given to indicate awareness or consent
I'll just need your signature on the application, and then we're all set
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The open letter has received more than 1,170 signatures, including from London artist Jake Elwes.
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Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Scientists compared the mother’s isotopic signatures to other food items to reach their conclusions.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Scientists examined the chemical signatures left by food items in the remains of an 18-month-old child who was buried about 13,000 years ago before being discovered in 1968 near Wilsall, a small town nestled in southwest Montana.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The tiltrotor has low stealth capabilities given that helicopters and other similar aircraft that make use of tiltrotors tend to be noisy and produce radar signatures.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Becoming a notary—a public official who works on behalf of the government to verify signatures, contracts and other important documents—is also a flexible job that can boost your value to employers.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In 2014, the chamber collected enough signatures to force voters to approve a minimum wage increase, delaying the hike for two years.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
In 2021, candidates needed the signatures of 40 DNC members, which is expected to hold for the 2025 race.
—Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2024
The legality of the ballot initiatives is being questioned regarding discrepancy over fraudulent signatures and fraudulent notarizations.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
Wendy Lee, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
Scientists compared the mother’s isotopic signatures to other food items to reach their conclusions.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
Scientists examined the chemical signatures left by food items in the remains of an 18-month-old child who was buried about 13,000 years ago before being discovered in 1968 near Wilsall, a small town nestled in southwest Montana.
—Issy Ronald, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
The tiltrotor has low stealth capabilities given that helicopters and other similar aircraft that make use of tiltrotors tend to be noisy and produce radar signatures.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 5 Dec. 2024
Becoming a notary—a public official who works on behalf of the government to verify signatures, contracts and other important documents—is also a flexible job that can boost your value to employers.
—Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
In 2014, the chamber collected enough signatures to force voters to approve a minimum wage increase, delaying the hike for two years.
—Andrew Keatts, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
In 2021, candidates needed the signatures of 40 DNC members, which is expected to hold for the 2025 race.
—Kelsey Walsh, ABC News, 30 Nov. 2024
The legality of the ballot initiatives is being questioned regarding discrepancy over fraudulent signatures and fraudulent notarizations.
—Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 14 Nov. 2024
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“Signatures.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/signatures. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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