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witness

[wit-nis] / ˈwɪt nɪs /






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His bid to return to power came hours after the arrest of Fausto Corrales, a witness in a Sinaloa murder mystery.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 28, 2026

“Lying to Congress is a crime, whether or not the witness is under oath,” Josh Chafetz, a professor of law and politics at Georgetown University Law Center, told The Guardian.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

I looked over at 404 reporter Rebecca Castillo in envy, knowing she was about to witness the Brooklyn outfit for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

In recent years, Harry has sued three different UK newspapers, becoming the first senior royal in over a century to enter the witness box as he won settlements from two.

From Barron's Aug. 23, 2026

“What was scariest was to look up at the skyscrapers all around,” one witness said.

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

“The case hinged on the testimony of inmate witnesses who testified in shackles and orange jumpsuits.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

Meta knew that its tools for protecting teenagers on Instagram were largely ineffective, other witnesses have testified.

From Barron's Aug. 25, 2026

At every turn, Ward credited the state’s expert testimony and discounted the testimony of defense witnesses and experts.

From Slate Aug. 25, 2026

Since those allegations more than 400 alleged victims or witnesses have come forward to lawyers.

From BBC Aug. 24, 2026

The book also contends that Boyle developed a novel technique for winning support by turning readers into virtual witnesses: virtual witnessing is important, but Boyle was hardly a pioneer in this respect either.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton

Jake was no stranger to crime scenes — as a longtime television news reporter he said he witnessed plenty, but nothing could have prepared him for his parents’ home that night.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

The film follows the consequences beyond the airport, as the Taliban return to power and the Marines who carried out the evacuation struggle with what they witnessed and what they were ordered to do.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

"I witnessed the flood sweep away eight or nine trucks, along with houses and people," Suman Chalise, a 34-year-old teacher, told AFP in Nuwakot district.

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

What should be in place for all minor children is a formal standby guardian designation in a will that is properly signed, witnessed and notarized.

From MarketWatch Aug. 26, 2026

And I’d just witnessed Olive being kissed by the doctor.

From "Secrets at Sea" by Richard Peck

Combined with other observations, including its exceptionally high temperature, the measurements led the researchers to conclude that they were witnessing a star being ripped apart and swallowed by a black hole.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

By far the most common favorite memory among viewers was witnessing Jackie protect her young from fierce winter storms.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 11, 2026

But this will only be in the areas witnessing a total eclipse - like Spain - and not in the UK where only a partial eclipse will be visible.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

But the experience will not be similar to witnessing a total eclipse.

From Barron's Aug. 11, 2026

But while I was witnessing the half-inch rainbow she began to read.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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