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
Elon Musk became visibly irritated on the witness stand Wednesday as an attorney for OpenAI questioned whether the billionaire backed off his financial commitment to the startup in its early years.
From Los Angeles Times • May 12, 2026
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
When Sheriff Smith left the witness stand, I let out a sigh of relief.
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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