witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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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
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
At times, Musk spent his days on the witness stand coming off as thin-skinned.
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
Sitting on the witness stand, Jus wishes he could go back to the days when all he had to worry about was his mama not liking his girlfriend.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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