bear witness

Example Sentences

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"Suffice it to say, the trip was an honor. I had a chance to bear witness, and I witnessed the best of America," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, said he understood the risk of people trying to bear witness and document the actions of federal agents.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

And some simply bear witness to the grief that, almost a year later, still bubbles up.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

The assembled liturgical objects, save one, bear witness to the highest levels of European artistry and craftsmanship of the period.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025

Or would it bear witness again as we destroyed ourselves, leaving nothing behind but a living cloud of our knowledge, accomplishments, and so-called wisdom?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman