order to testify

Example Sentences

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Harris did request immunity in order to testify and then spent her time on the stand contending she couldn’t remember the events of a shooting that happened in front of her.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a sealed ruling which appeared to compel him to comply with a lower court order to testify and provide records as part of Smith's investigation.

From Reuters • Mar. 24, 2023

Zuma, 79, was convicted and sentenced for defying a court order to testify before a judicial commission investigating widespread allegations of corruption during his 2009-2018 presidency.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 8, 2021

When asked how he had overcome his fear of retaliation in order to testify, he answered: "Congressman, because this is America. This is the country I have served and defended... And here, right matters."

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2020

He must have the Spirit of God to give ability, and study God’s Word in order to testify according to the mind of the Spirit.

From Secret Power or the Secret of Success in Christian Life and Work by Moody, Dwight Lyman