verify

Example Sentences

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“Any reporting to the contrary is false. We encourage people to consult trusted news sources, and to verify the accuracy of any reporting, before reflexively sharing or repeating baseless rumors.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

If a system fails to verify a delivery, the food cannot be released, insured, sold, or legally distributed.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

I have to verify each client’s identity with an ID and a Social Security card, and then they sit and wait while I prepare their return and it’s reviewed, in case there are any questions.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

The Army said that it launched an administrative review to assess the mission and verify compliance with regulations and airspace requirements.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Luma took the player cards to Tracy—the referee would need them to verify the identities and ages of the players.

From "Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman's Quest to Make a Difference" by Warren St. John