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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
  • McGarrigle also named Buckingham Television, his employer, in the suit, who launched an investigation into the incident and concluded there was not sufficient evidence, an HBO rep previously told Rolling Stone.
    Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 26 Feb. 2025
  • 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
Noun
  • And, although the library has expanded, the episodes are many, and the logo may shift from the bow-tie to the address, the core philosophy at the root of all Milk Street does remains the same: to teach home cooks about flavor and new approaches to cooking.
    Kristin L. Wolfe, Forbes, 8 Mar. 2025
  • That’s the philosophy of 83-year-old billionaire Michael Bloomberg, who gave away a total of $3.7 billion to nonprofits in 2024 — more than any other American, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropy.
    Tom Huddleston Jr., CNBC, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Beyond that, the deal is more proof that Pittsburgh isn’t necessarily punting on next season, either.
    Shayna Goldman, The Athletic, 6 Mar. 2025
  • 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
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
  • In her 1971 testimony, Atkins claimed that the motivation for the Tate-LaBianca murder spree stemmed from Hinman’s death.
    Emily Krauser, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025
  • The judge said video evidence and a state trooper’s own testimony contradicted the official police version of events.
    Sally Krutzig, Idaho Statesman, 7 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
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 13 Mar. 2025.

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