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It was unclear whether Woody was attesting to one method or the other.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 28, 2021

When Benedict XVI proclaimed Paul VI as “venerable,” he was attesting to Pope Paul’s “heroic virtues.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 7, 2013

In that case, in King County Superior Court in Seattle, he also stated that he did not independently verify the information to which he was attesting.

From New York Times • Oct. 4, 2010

It was soon whispered that heaven was attesting the sanctity of De Montfort by miracles at his tomb.

From History of the English People, Volume II The Charter, 1216-1307; The Parliament, 1307-1400 by Green, John Richard