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something presented in support of the truth or accuracy of a claim
the plaintiff's case rests largely on the testimony of several scientists with no known expertise in that field
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Recent Examples of testimony
Trump had argued the ruling meant prosecutors were prohibited from showing evidence related to his time in office, including testimony from White House staffers and threatening posts on his presidential social media account directed at Michael Cohen, his former fixer.
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
The jury heard from 22 witnesses during about four weeks of testimony in Manhattan's criminal court.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Olea, 38, who was handcuffed appeared to be taking notes while the recorded testimony was played in the courtroom.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
On the night before the verdict, they were joined by more than a dozen journalists, clambering for the best angle of their emerging messages, pasted up on walls already crowded by other snippets of testimony and poetry.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 4 Jan. 2025
The jury heard from 22 witnesses during about four weeks of testimony in Manhattan's criminal court.
—Ximena Bustillo, NPR, 3 Jan. 2025
Olea, 38, who was handcuffed appeared to be taking notes while the recorded testimony was played in the courtroom.
—Clara-Sophia Daly, Miami Herald, 2 Jan. 2025
On the night before the verdict, they were joined by more than a dozen journalists, clambering for the best angle of their emerging messages, pasted up on walls already crowded by other snippets of testimony and poetry.
—Catherine Porter, New York Times, 20 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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There is even evidence for this from the government itself.Caroline Reid, Forbes, 9 Jan. 2025
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There is growing evidence, for example, that credit scores depressed by medical debt can threaten people’s access to housing and drive homelessness.Noam N. Levey, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2025
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That’s higher proof than traditional bourbon or rye whiskey, resulting in a lighter flavor profile.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 16 Jan. 2025
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Take the brand’s latest collection drop as proof: the 2025 BÉIS Sport Collection features a line-up of high-performance bags and accessories to assist those always on the move.Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 16 Jan. 2025
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Mark Twain recipients are honored with a night of testimonials and video tributes, often featuring previous award winners.Ashraf Khalil, Los Angeles Times, 16 Jan. 2025
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People often see testimonials or celebrity endorsements for holistic treatments, which Dr. O'Riordan has debunked before.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
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The lawyer believed several witnesses had inconsistent accounts.Meredith Colias-Pete, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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The witness also identified Davis as the suspect in a photo lineup, according to the affidavit.Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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