witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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At the end of week three, he entered the witness stand.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
On Monday, Grossman’s husband, Dr. Peter Grossman, took the witness stand for a second day.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Iskander, on the witness stand on Tuesday, echoed her attorney Brian Panish, who promised to show the pitcher and his then-girlfriend were both culpable because they were racing on the residential street.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 20, 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
Yet listening to Etta Heine on the witness stand had moved Kabuo to bitter anger.
From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson
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