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witness stand

NOUN
place for witness testimony
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John Overdeck, clad in a navy-blue suit, light blue shirt and no tie, has been questioned on the witness stand this week by his estranged wife’s attorney.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

NEWARK, N.J.—Hedge-fund billionaire John Overdeck took to the witness stand last week to explain that he had always shared his riches with his wife, Laura Overdeck.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 31, 2026

At the end of week three, he entered the witness stand.

From BBC ● Jun. 22, 2026

Being able to call on some high-powered support from the witness stand hasn't stopped the questions about Altman's trusthworthiness.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

Yet listening to Etta Heine on the witness stand had moved Kabuo to bitter anger.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson



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