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certify

[sur-tuh-fahy] / ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ /


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People can now certify their expertise with particular AI platforms and strategies through paid and free certification programs.

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

The California secretary of state is expected to officially certify the measure for the Nov. 3 ballot on Thursday evening.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

If that doesn’t happen, the secretary of state will certify the initiative on that date as qualified for the ballot.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 18, 2026

Counties can ask for an extension, and they still have up to 30 days to certify the results, so the law only goes so far.

From Salon Jun. 9, 2026

“They will certify the results of this test before we make them public,” said Dr. Garcia.

From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein

August 3: The FAA certifies the 737 MAX 7, Boeing's first new aircraft since the 2018 and 2019 crashes.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

The Justice Department certifies that the payments are in the government’s interest; the Treasury Department must sign off, too.

From The Wall Street Journal May 19, 2026

Raffensperger, whose office oversees Georgia's elections and certifies results, confirmed that Biden won the state even after multiple reviews.

From BBC Dec. 12, 2025

An office that certifies schools whose students are eligible for financial aid?

From Slate Jul. 15, 2025

It also establishes their rights as citizens, certifies the manner of their action as citizens, and derives all authority in the State from those rights and actions.

From The Irish Constitution Explained by Darrell Figgis by Darrell Figgis

Consult with a certified financial planner and a tax accountant.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

Remember, for a solar eclipse you must use certified solar glasses - looking directly at the Sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

Eclipse fever is gripping the country, with the type of glasses certified to safely view the Sun hard to find in some places.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

Remember for a solar eclipse you must use certified solar glasses - looking directly at the sun without proper eye protection can cause permanent eye damage.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

He worked in the barbershop for a while, then got a job working for Free Venture, an environmentally certified nonprofit that refurbishes and recycles e-waste on-site.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater

Along with more money for counties and expanded voter education efforts, Romero suggested steps to shorten the California timeline for certifying results.

From Salon Jun. 9, 2026

The certifying official notes that the filer “will be in compliance” only “once the filer divests these assets.”

From MarketWatch May 7, 2026

Mr. Bessent’s prescription is a mix of targeted regulation—controlling advanced chip exports, certifying systems in a manner akin to aircraft safety—and a lighter touch that avoids stifling innovation.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 24, 2026

The actual discrepancy, Tinoco said, was 103 votes, a variance of 0.016% that was far below what he said was the state’s preferred 2% margin of error for certifying results.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 21, 2026

Then a county judge issued a five-day restraining order forbidding the governor from certifying the result.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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