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Recent Examples of testify
Forensic analyst Kelly Krajnik testified Tuesday that those blood samples collected from the trunk also matched Chiodo.
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
That dissident is expected to testify at the trial.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Customers do not need a lawyer or technical expertise to testify.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Zilis testified on the sixth day of the trial.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 6 May 2026
That dissident is expected to testify at the trial.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 6 May 2026
Customers do not need a lawyer or technical expertise to testify.
—Charlotte Observer, 6 May 2026
Zilis testified on the sixth day of the trial.
—David Ingram, NBC news, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testify
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He was sworn into his new role on Friday, and replaces Paul Burke, who retired this year.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
2 May 2026
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Naturalized citizens study American history, pass a civics test, swear allegiance to the United States, and accept the duties of membership in the political community.—
Matt Klink,
Oc Register,
1 May 2026
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At trial, prosecutors argued the killing was tied to a ritualistic motive, pointing to witness testimony and forensic evidence that Clark later challenged as false or misleading in court filings.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
7 May 2026
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While its population is witnessing slow growth, the species continues to be endangered and is protected under the Endangered Species Act, the Marine Mammal Protection Act, and State of Hawaii law.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
7 May 2026
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Our own shopping director, Rachel Fletcher, can attest to Farm Girl’s long-lasting petals, stating that her own peonies lasted nearly ten glorious days.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
1 May 2026
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The fellowship, Green attests, is a response to the need for developmentally appropriate teaching material, particularly in early education, around race, identity, and history.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
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Further observations, especially by NASA's Webb Space Telescope, could verify the makeup of the atmosphere, according to Arimatsu.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
4 May 2026
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For example, the Royal Canadian Mint has encrypted codes on its coins that only specific scanners can read and verify.—
Amy DeYoung,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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“Testify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testify. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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