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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
Those questions aside, recent court testimony reviewed the lasting impacts of Lee’s gruesome death and Syed’s 23-year incarceration.
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Brian Witte, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
A little more than seven hours later, the child woke up crying and Wehmeyer held the toddler for at least 30 minutes before laying the child back down, authorities say, citing the mother’s testimony.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Excepting breaks, that’s about six hours of testimony from the mayors.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
In his prepared testimony, Beamer warned of intercollegiate end times if Congress failed to act soon.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Brian Witte, Chicago Tribune, 6 Mar. 2025
A little more than seven hours later, the child woke up crying and Wehmeyer held the toddler for at least 30 minutes before laying the child back down, authorities say, citing the mother’s testimony.
—Mike Stunson, Kansas City Star, 5 Mar. 2025
Excepting breaks, that’s about six hours of testimony from the mayors.
—Boston Herald Staff, Boston Herald, 5 Mar. 2025
In his prepared testimony, Beamer warned of intercollegiate end times if Congress failed to act soon.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 4 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for testimony
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As yet, there isn’t much systematic evidence on how business spending has been affected.—
John Cassidy,
The New Yorker,
10 Mar. 2025
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As far as the running back position is concerned, there is evidence that Barkley’s sensational year with the Eagles is lifting the status of those who carry the football.—
Steve Silverman,
Forbes,
10 Mar. 2025
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Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
6 Mar. 2025
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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
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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
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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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Prosecutors, witnesses and judges who were part of Jan. 6 criminal cases were subjected to frequent harassment, menacing and threats, according to testimony and statements made during criminal proceedings in the riot cases.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2025
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The news followed an Argentinian official ruling that eliminated suicide as a cause of death, as a toxicology report and witnesses cited drug use as context related to the death.—
Natalie Oganesyan,
Deadline,
1 Mar. 2025
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“Testimony.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/testimony. Accessed 16 Mar. 2025.
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