witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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From his elevated seat on the witness stand, Fuhrman sat silent as Simpson’s defense team peppered him with question after question.
From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026
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
OpenAI President Brockman, another early co-founder, will precede him on the witness stand.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
“This lawsuit is very simple: It is not OK to steal a charity,” Musk said on the witness stand on Tuesday.
From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026
He sat up straighter and looked at the witness stand real serious, like he was trying to hear every word.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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