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certificate

[ser-tif-i-kit, ser-tif-i-kayt] / sərˈtɪf ɪ kɪt, sərˈtɪf ɪˌkeɪt /


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“I have a long form birth certificate to prove it.”

From Salon ● Oct. 25, 2026

But Jett’s foster children grew suspicious when Von Ferdinand couldn’t produce a death certificate for Jett.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration issued a certificate confirming the largest plane in the MAX family "complies with all applicable design and safety requirements," a Department of Transportation press release said.

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026

According to the UK Government's official website, external, the movement of captive birds from Britain to Northern Ireland requires an export health certificate.

From BBC ● Oct. 17, 2026

However, the Icelandic court questioned the Japanese marriage certificate that Miyoko presented because it was only a photocopy, and she had difficulty proving that she was in fact Bobby’s legal wife.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady

The company said it deactivated the certificates of the stolen items and notified marketplace partners.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 22, 2026

“We have deactivated the certificates for the stolen items and notified marketplace partners so they can be on the lookout for rare and serialized items,” PSA said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 20, 2026

Some also said they had not authorised the use of their branding, and some said they would not accept certificates provided through the company's training.

From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026

A more common positive impact is for those who hold cash-like assets with interest rates that respond to the federal-funds rate: mainly, savings accounts, money-market accounts and short-term certificates of deposit.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 8, 2026

Volpe, because he does the calligraphy for the certificates, traditionally calls out the names from the stage at the front of the big theater.

From "Drama High" by Michael Sokolove

Next year, the labor shortage is projected to hit nearly 7,000 certificated mechanics in North America, 12% fewer than the industry actually needs, according to the industry report.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 26, 2026

“With the number of requirements and expectations already placed on certificated staff, this is an unreasonable and highly concerning expectation.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 29, 2023

Electric aircraft maker Eve Holding Inc is "on track" to meet its goal of starting commercial operations in 2026, an executive said on Friday, and getting its aircraft certificated is the most immediate target.

From Reuters ● Feb. 17, 2023

Under the proposed contract, SPS agreed to raises of 7% for both certificated and classified staff.

From Seattle Times ● Sep. 19, 2022

I was proud of them, and Dr Greatman said he wished he could speak as highly of many of his certificated nurses.

From A Question of Marriage by Mrs. George de Horne Vaizey

It would seem that full local control was given except in the matter of certificating teachers and regulating the government grant.

From Egerton Ryerson and Education in Upper Canada by J. Harold Putnam


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