witness stand
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of witness stand
An Americanism dating back to 1880–85
Example Sentences
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NEWARK, N.J.—Hedge-fund billionaire John Overdeck took to the witness stand last week to explain that he had always shared his riches with his wife, Laura Overdeck.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026
At the end of week three, he entered the witness stand.
From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026
Speaking from the witness stand in a second civil lawsuit against OpenAI last month, Musk ranked the top AI models, laying bare how much work xAI has to do to reach rivals.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 17, 2026
The former World Series-winning pitcher did not testify in Grossman’s high-profile 2024 criminal trial but spent several days on the witness stand during the civil trial.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 2, 2026
She watched as guards guided Frank to the witness stand.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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