bear witness

Example Sentences

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That is why I, JD, am here to bear witness and explain it so that all—yes, even the Romans, will come to acknowledge the truth.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 20, 2026

"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

“They are coming to Congress because we have the responsibility to not only bear witness to these crimes, but to do something to make sure they don’t happen again.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 23, 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

The tower bells were singing, summoning the city to bear witness to her shame.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin