witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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On the witness stand, Daniel didn’t say where he grew up.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026
Gerry Adams is due to take the witness stand in a London court later, as his civil trial on allegations he had a role in major IRA bombing decisions nears an end.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
The 20-year-old woman, described in court as Kaley G.M., took the witness stand after nearly three weeks of testimony in the civil case.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026
Casey Higgins sparred on the witness stand over what information the consulting firm provided to the councilman’s office about possible conflicts.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026
But if the curious spectator stayed around long enough, it would have become evident that the crime of the man on the witness stand had nothing to do with murder.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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