witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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The rapper, whose real name is Andres Felipe Valencia Barrientos, took the witness stand at the District Court of Western Australia on Monday - a week after the start of his trial.
From BBC ● Jul. 27, 2026
At the end of week three, he entered the witness stand.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
The former World Series-winning pitcher did not testify in Grossman’s high-profile 2024 criminal trial but spent several days on the witness stand during the civil trial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
She and Erickson are being sued in a wrongful death lawsuit by the boys’ parents, and Erickson was called to the witness stand on Monday in the civil trial in Van Nuys.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 11, 2026
When Dr. Bliss took the witness stand, he was questioned by both the district attorney and Guiteau's lawyer about Garfield's medical care from the day of the shooting until his death.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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