witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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Last month on the witness stand, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to convince jurors that his company wasn’t prioritizing growth over safety.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026
On the witness stand, Daniel didn’t say where he grew up.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 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
He was imperturbable on the witness stand and treated the prosecutors as though they were errant students who needed stern admonishment.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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