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
“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
In his address to Minnesotans, Gov. Tim Walz urged residents to bear witness and help to create a record.
From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026
Like the Moon, they all bear witness to an age of impact catastrophism in the early history of the solar system.
From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan
