- present participle of witness.
witnessing
Example Sentences
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Witnessing a friend of a friend’s cousin credit a famous woman for her maternal nature, side by side with the person who literally gave birth to them, is a unique reality of our modern madness.
From Salon • May 10, 2026
Witnessing a person languish is as frustrating as it is heartbreaking—especially when the reasons for their emotional and professional stagnation are completely valid.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 25, 2026
Witnessing a solar eclipse from space was a spectacle worthy of science fiction, as pilot Glover put it.
From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026
Witnessing what is probably an athletes greatest moment is both a thrill and an honor.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026
Witnessing this criminal act, Six-Fingers and his deputies immediately detained the man and took him to the police station.
From "Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution" by Ji-li Jiang
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