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
Logic dictates that England's role on Saturday will be to simply bear witness to France's title-winning coronation.
From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026
In his address to Minnesotans, Gov. Tim Walz urged residents to bear witness and help to create a record.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026
If anyone could bear witness to the long-term impact of persistent action, and also to the strength of the forces opposing change, it was Dorothy Vaughan.
From "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly
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