witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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On Monday, Grossman’s husband, Dr. Peter Grossman, took the witness stand for a second day.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026
Being able to call on some high-powered support from the witness stand hasn't stopped the questions about Altman's trusthworthiness.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
While on the witness stand, Musk focused mostly on the jury and the attorneys at the lectern.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
OpenAI President Brockman, another early co-founder, will precede him on the witness stand.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
And in this, she saw now, on the witness stand, her feelings had not been wrong.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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