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certificate

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


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She delivered the baby and was listed as the mother on the birth certificate, even though she had no genetic connection to the child.

From Slate Sep. 17, 2026

The gift includes a membership card with the unique ejection number along with a certificate, patch and pin.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 15, 2026

Found alongside Peglar's seaman's certificate, they contain poetry as well as what appear to be descriptions of events that unfolded during the expedition.

From Science Daily Sep. 10, 2026

"Since I'm not Sudanese, I have no birth certificate, so... I can't go there," she explained.

From Barron's Sep. 10, 2026

Within ten minutes, the clerk had faxed over a birth certificate request form with no questions asked.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng

Studies have previously cast doubt on the validity of global centenarian numbers, suggesting data errors, unreliable public records and missing birth certificates may account for elevated figures.

From BBC Sep. 15, 2026

Keep original documents, certificates of coverage, premium records, small print relating to your benefits, and reference numbers of all communications/complaints.

From MarketWatch Sep. 12, 2026

Securitize is a registered transfer agent that has spent years building that kind of infrastructure while other firms followed rules for paper certificates, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 3, 2026

"It looked like a genuine opportunity," said Vharance Goodho, who borrowed money for police clearance certificates, medical examinations and other expenses.

From Barron's Aug. 19, 2026

He said he liked to go to doctors’ offices and see their certificates and degrees on the wall.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

A projected labor shortage of nearly 7,000 certificated mechanics in North America next year is 12% fewer than needed.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 26, 2026

In 2024, 44,855 of the 552,695 certificated grades for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher were appealed.

From BBC Aug. 4, 2025

“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

There is a bureau where she is registered, certificated, and signs her name.

From The Mysteries of Paris, Volume 3 of 6 by Eugène Sue

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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