Example Sentences

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She declined to discuss other incidents her office was looking at, citing witnesses’ fears about the possibility of being publicly identified and facing retaliation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 2, 2026

It was unclear on Sunday what agency might have conducted the action, and witnesses’ claims could not immediately be verified.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2025

They also interspersed evidence such as meeting logs, recordings and receipts of hush-money payments made to a Trump Tower doorman and Playboy model Karen McDougal to bolster witnesses' stories.

From BBC • May 19, 2024

“That leaves him open to argue that he isn't talking about witnesses’ participation in the case, he's talking about their character, their credibility, or whatever,” Germain said.

From Salon • May 1, 2024

Based on the witnesses’ descriptions of size and the shape of the dorsal fin, area experts were trying to identify the type of shark.

From "The Line Tender" by Kate Allen