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

Moreover, evidence can be lost, and witnesses’ memories fade.

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2025

Some of the sessions held there were more secret, with some of the witnesses’ names, faces and even voices hidden from the video feed.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2024

“The Susan Marie was on the move?” asked Alvin Hooks, the prosecutor, who stood with one foot perched on the witnesses’ podium as if he and Art were talking by a park bench.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson