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the basic beliefs or guiding principles of a person or group Jefferson's collected writings constitute his political testament

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Recent Examples of testament The team’s 6-1 record with Butler in the lineup is a testament to how important those 15 extra minutes are to the Dubs. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2025 Stratus is a seven-time WWE Women's Champion, which is a testament to her dominance in the division. David Faris, Newsweek, 27 Feb. 2025 Scott Wheeler, one of The Athletic’s prospect gurus, wrote recently that Berard is a testament to smaller players’ advantage in getting inside body position. Peter Baugh, The Athletic, 17 Feb. 2025 Surrounded by the polished elegance of the showroom, the session was a testament to the timeless power of live music. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 17 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for testament
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Noun
  • Neymar’s return to Santos has not been treated by some as a glorious homecoming, but rather as a symbol of disappointment, another piece of evidence to support the idea that his career has been… if not a failure, certainly a bit of a letdown.
    Nick Miller, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
  • Hochman announced Friday he's asked the court to deny the brothers' habeas corpus petition, arguing the new evidence isn't credible or admissible.
    Matt Gutman, ABC News, 26 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Throughout it all, Brooks has maintained a consistent philosophy: technological solutions must enhance human capabilities rather than attempt to replicate them.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Leading With Presence And Purpose That last conversation with my mother reshaped my leadership philosophy.
    Bala Sathyanarayanan, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The affidavit drew attention to various outlets who caught on to the inaccuracies present in Jane Doe’s story as proof that there wasn’t a real case against JAY-Z.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Francis’s promise to reconsider the doctrine of priestly celibacy had gone nowhere . . .
    Paul Elie, The New Yorker, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The case also argues that the DOGE access violates federal administrative law and the U.S. Constitution’s separation of powers doctrine.
    Anthony Izaguirre, Los Angeles Times, 8 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • Judge Victoria Rossetti ruled Thursday that victim witnesses can be in the courtroom during the trial, agreeing with prosecutors that their testimony wouldn’t be materially affected by hearing the testimony of others.
    Angie Leventis Lourgos, Chicago Tribune, 24 Feb. 2025
  • There is a certain kind of language in the testimonies of Coco ambush victims that was echoed in the Pelicot trial.
    Katie Ebner-Landy, The New Yorker, 22 Feb. 2025
Noun
  • The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit on behalf of four arts and theater organizations challenging new restrictions placed on federal grants by the National Endowment for the Arts to comply with President Donald Trump‘s executive order prohibiting promotion of gender ideology.
    Ted Johnson, Deadline, 6 Mar. 2025
  • This requirement came after President Trump signed an executive order claiming male and female as the only two sexes and said that federal funds should be used to promote gender ideology.
    Caitlin Huston, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • If acceptable documentation was not provided, the commissioner ordered deportation.
    Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 1 Mar. 2025
  • These militant and self-organized practices often left behind only scant documentation.
    Fabiola Iza, Artforum, 1 Mar. 2025
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  • Demonstrating your products in use, showcasing customer testimonials or sharing behind-the-scenes content helps make your business feel approachable and trustworthy.
    Sabine Leveiller, Forbes, 4 Mar. 2025
  • Client testimonials and case studies can give you insight into a coach’s effectiveness. ◾ Schedule an introductory call.
    Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025

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“Testament.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testament. Accessed 11 Mar. 2025.

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