as in testifies (to)
to declare (something) to be true or genuine
a scientist who can vouch for the accuracy of the results
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But none of that guarantees the two sides will be able to agree on a contract that makes sense.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
21 May 2026 -
In response, a number of countries will develop nuclear weapons, which guarantees a future nuclear exchange.—
Steve Forbes,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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However, in that second ruling, the court left open the possibility that map could be blocked in the near future, if Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins officially certifies the more than 305,000 signatures submitted to prompt a referendum on the ballot.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Local unions can avoid a recertification vote by having 60% of teachers paying dues, which automatically re-certifies the chapter.—
Steven Walker,
The Orlando Sentinel,
12 May 2026
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“Vouches (for).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vouches%20%28for%29. Accessed 27 May. 2026.
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