__ for (verify the qualifications of) (5)

I believe the answer is:

vouch

(Other definitions for vouch that I've seen before include "Testify" , "Give personal assurance; guarantee" , "warrant" , "Be surety (for)" , "Declare support" .)

I've seen this clue in the Newsday.

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