The phrase "attested he was" is not standard in written English and may sound awkward or archaic.
It could be used in a literary or formal context, particularly in historical or legal documents, but it is not commonly used in modern writing.
Example: "In the court records, it was attested he was present at the scene of the crime."
Alternatives: "it was confirmed he was" or "it was stated he was".
But as the choice of music (Beethoven, Schubert, Mahler) reflected, and as his superb administrative skill attested, he was a cultured, disciplined German.
A product of the highly distinctive internal political culture of the Labour party in Scotland, as Brown's impassioned eve-of-referendum speech in Glasgow attested, he was almost most comfortable and effective speaking to a Scots audience and when affirming his commitment to Scotland's national interests, the importance of Britishness, and Scotland's place within the British union.
As one of them attested, "He's the only cook who comes in every day!
As his performances in the limp 1998 revival of "Little Me" (for which he won a Tony) and the even limper "Goodbye Girl" attested, he's a natural for live musicals, a limber singer and dancer who exudes a fiery energy that makes you want to reach for your sunglasses.
Anyone can attest, he was never near him.
I need this perfect!" But as my family can attest, he was a thoughtful, extravagantly kind human being.
"To boot, as those of us who have worked with him can attest, he is a wonderfully decent and humane person".
It is a splendid choice; not only are Myers' books wonderful, but as those who have seen him will attest, he is an outstanding speaker -- passionate, funny, smart, and amazing.
As scores of his colleagues in government, private practice and academia will attest, he is a brilliant and hard-working lawyer with a strong dedication to protecting America's interests and upholding our Constitution.
I've been trying to interview Enric for a couple of years now, but – as the 14 financial entities currently trying to send him to jail for embezzlement can attest – he's kind of a tough guy to get hold of.
By 1987, as the portrait of Lord Goodman attests, he was hitting his stride.
