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witness box

[wit-nis-boks] / ˈwɪt nɪsˌbɒks /
NOUN
witness stand
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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

Joshua Amissah got up from his seat in the witness box and stepped away from the interpreter by his side.

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

Prince Harry was visibly emotional in the witness box as he said the publisher made the life of his wife, the Duchess of Sussex, "an absolute misery".

From BBC Jan. 22, 2026

Actor Liz Hurley on Thursday broke down in tears in the witness box of London's High Court as she accused a tabloid publisher of "monstrous" conduct including planting secret microphones on her home windows.

From Barron's Jan. 22, 2026

The platform they were on had totally separated from the wall of the witness box now, sliding closer and closer to the front of the stage.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix




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