witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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While on the witness stand, Musk focused mostly on the jury and the attorneys at the lectern.
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
“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
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
But his case for insanity was damaged when his former wife, Annie, was called to the witness stand by the prosecution.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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