witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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“It would appear so,” she said from the witness stand.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026
Cuellar previously denied hearing about the allegations before Tipping’s death, but on the witness stand acknowledged that at the time he had already been made aware of them.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 19, 2026
Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is expected to take the witness stand next week.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 11, 2026
But the jury rejected that defence when she took to the witness stand.
From BBC • Feb. 10, 2026
Scoville put acquaintances and relatives on the witness stand to describe the defendant's odd conduct.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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