Example Sentences

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Witnessing a friend of a friend’s cousin credit a famous woman for her maternal nature, side by side with the person who literally gave birth to them, is a unique reality of our modern madness.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

Witnessing a person languish is as frustrating as it is heartbreaking—especially when the reasons for their emotional and professional stagnation are completely valid.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026

Witnessing a solar eclipse from space was a spectacle worthy of science fiction, as pilot Glover put it.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

Witnessing the emotions of people reuniting “with their treasures, it doesn’t matter how small or large,” brings joy, said Vanessa Smith, executive officer of customer care for the Metro system.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

Witnessing the pandemonium, he knew that this was one of his major triumphs, one of those long-shot assignments that paid off beautifully, certain to become legend.

From "The Chocolate War" by Robert Cormier