verifies

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

"The coach's pep talk confirmed the team's resolve to win the championship. "

"My friend bought a lottery ticket for the chance to win a new car. "

"The student's claims about the historical event needed to be substantiated with evidence from reliable sources. "

"The army cashiered the soldier for insubordination. "

"The bakery is selling bread to customers. "

"She carried a sack of groceries in from her car and placed it on the kitchen table."

"A balance payable on receipt of the goods."

"The information about the project deadline resolved my uncertainty; now I know what needs to be completed. "

"My teacher made a statement about the importance of studying hard. "

"He was dressed too formally for the occasion."

"The value of testimony depends on its accuracy."