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as in credibility
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as in applicability
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Recent Examples of validity
Calling into question the validity of official data could undermine the government’s important role in helping businesses make informed decisions about hiring.
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David Goldman, CNN Money, 23 Dec. 2025
The validity of the first is still being litigated.
—Ella Lee, The Hill, 17 Dec. 2025
In some cases, the validity would extend from four to eight years beyond when the licenses should have expired.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 15 Dec. 2025
Buzbee also looked to cast doubt on the validity of the suicide note found on Aguilera’s phone by investigators.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Dec. 2025
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Since the lawsuit was originally dismissed in September, Minnesota and its Democratic leadership have come under immense scrutiny and arguably lost credibility due to the state's growing welfare fraud scandal.—
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All of the schools involved determined there was no validity or credibility to the threats, according to investigators.—
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Usmanov’s defense team had challenged the allegations about his ties to the companies and valuables and the applicability of EU law in the case.—
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To the extent that a reader has any questions regarding the applicability of any specific issue discussed above to his/her individual situation, he/she is encouraged to consult with the professional advisor of his/her choosing, including a tax advisor and/or attorney.—
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But these looser lending standards raise concerns of their own about the soundness of the financial system.—
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The move also was met with criticism elsewhere, ranging from the soundness of the Argentinian political and economic system to the White House’s use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund for the liquidity measure.—
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And as luxury brands seek relevance beyond product in an era of tighter spending and audience fatigue, food offers a medium that feels more accessible and emotionally resonant to a broader consumer.—
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The event typically gathers about 100 attendees, many with strong social media followings, who use their digital platforms to amplify it and spread the word on the relevance of tailoring today.—
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There was Elba’s endless charisma and believability, as well as the continuous rush of tension and surprise, which kept the entire seven-episode arc afloat.—
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This one’s a little treasure that speaks with compassion and believability about the changing nature of relationships.—
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Schoen has a big task ahead of him finding a coach who can turn things around and restore relevancy for an organization more than a decade removed from its last Super Bowl win.—
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To generate relevancy and influence, social-media algorithms demand spectacle, conflict, and edginess.—
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Because confinement of the plasma in a stellarator is driven solely by the external magnets, modifying the shape and strength of the fields has a major impact on performance.—
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Celebrini’s assist on Regenda’s goal gives him 71 points, including 50 even-strength points, in 46 games this season.—
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This combination brings velocity, pertinence and ingenuity. 3.—
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The pertinence of this story to current events will likely be the first thing anyone focuses on, and rightly so, but the directors also deserve credit for the film’s tightly coiled, deeply felt terror, panic, and betrayal. 32.—
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“Validity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/validity. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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