- present participle of witness.
witnessing
Example Sentences
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“I believe we’re witnessing something that we’ll probably never see again. Her music reminds me of Björk, Aphex Twin, even Shakira — but it’s also incredibly fresh and original.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 29, 2026
There's a knowing smile there, an indication of the kind of class he is now witnessing.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Although some elements of the person are still detectable, the sense of loss is ongoing, like witnessing a living death.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Fed up with witnessing muggings in Rio de Janeiro's Copacabana neighborhood, William Correia formed a volunteer group to patrol the streets and report robberies on social media.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
“We confirmed that thus far, no one has reported witnessing Willa’s death. We have a plan to speak to the ambassador and a delightful party to attend.”
From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin
