eyewitness

Example Sentences

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The paper’s union—which at that point had been without a contract since 2017—published multiple eyewitness accounts and said he threatened to fire certain staffers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

For example, errors in memory or suggestive questioning during eyewitness interviews can influence how events are remembered.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

An eyewitness told BBC Scotland News that he tried to tackle the fire at the vape shop but had to abandon the attempt after a series of explosions.

From BBC • Mar. 10, 2026

We know that eyewitness identification is notoriously unreliable.

From Slate • Feb. 13, 2026

Like the other slaves, Harriet knew the story as accurately and as completely as though she had been an eyewitness to the event.

From "Harriet Tubman: Conductor on the Underground Railroad" by Ann Petry