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certify

[sur-tuh-fahy] / ˈsɜr təˌfaɪ /


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March 8: US regulators with the Federal Aviation Administration certify the 737 MAX 8, which takes its first commercial flight weeks later.

From Barron's Aug. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch Jul. 31, 2026

Federal regulators are expected to certify Boeing’s BA -0.82%decrease; down pointing triangle second-to-last version of its 737 later this month, marking a significant—albeit belated—milestone for the plane maker.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 9, 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

Now he has a degree to certify his nosiness.

From "On the Come Up" by Angie Thomas

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

This budget enacts a “deemed approved” permitting process—which automatically certifies pending permits after an established time frame—for Department of Environmental Protection regulations.

From The Wall Street Journal Nov. 21, 2025

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

From Slate Jul. 15, 2025

"This agreement between the two parties certifies Jannik's innocence, his absolute non-guilt, and finally allows him to calm down and plan his future with a great comeback... in Rome."

From BBC Feb. 15, 2025

He certifies to Abe's proficiency and worth in glowing terms.

From Abraham Lincoln, Volume 1 (of 2) The True Story Of A Great Life by William H. Herndon

So before you start, speak to a certified exercise physiologist or physiotherapist.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Uber and Lyft drivers in California are a step closer to unionizing after state regulators confirmed the budding union had gained enough support to be certified.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 15, 2026

Consult with a certified financial planner and a tax accountant.

From MarketWatch Aug. 14, 2026

"We would remind everyone attending to bring approved eclipse viewing glasses and never look directly at the sun without certified eye protection."

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

We could do whatever I wanted because I was a certified professional—it practically said so right there on my paycheck.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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

To gain entry to the program, firms must meet a slate of requirements, among them certifying a minimum number of people in a proctored exam and meeting Anthropic’s bar for “deploying Claude responsibly,” Kadon added.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 3, 2026

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

From MarketWatch May 7, 2026

Vertical Aerospace is still certifying aircraft for commercial service and isn’t as well-known as some of the other players trying to create a “low altitude economy,” including Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies.

From Barron's Mar. 26, 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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