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
In his address to Minnesotans, Gov. Tim Walz urged residents to bear witness and help to create a record.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026
The statement adds that the artefacts "bear witness to the history of the encounter between faith and the cultures of the indigenous peoples".
From BBC • Nov. 15, 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
The situation had stolen her dignity, and it pained him to bear witness.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
