witness-box
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of witness-box
First recorded in 1800–10
Example Sentences
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Every character is part of a carefully arranged witness-box cast, and the arrangement is too deliberate ly designed to give both sides of the story.
From Time Magazine Archive
A bit late now, I think, but only because he’s down there and I’m up here, in the safety of the witness-box.
From "I Am the Messenger" by Markus Zusak
His handling of his client in the witness-box had been masterly.
From "And Then There Were None" by Agatha Christie
When a few more unimportant questions had been asked, Wilde left the witness-box, returning to the dock with the same air of what may be described as serious easiness.
From The Trial of Oscar Wilde From the Shorthand Reports by Anonymous
It was then with a sigh of deep relief that she left the witness-box, and took up her station at the point to which the policeman made way for her.
From The Curse of Carne's Hold A Tale of Adventure by Henty, G. A. (George Alfred)
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