witness stand

NOUN

place for witness testimony

Synonyms

WEAK

dock testimony box witness box

Example Sentences

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From his elevated seat on the witness stand, Fuhrman sat silent as Simpson’s defense team peppered him with question after question.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

At times, Musk spent his days on the witness stand coming off as thin-skinned.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

OpenAI President Brockman, another early co-founder, will precede him on the witness stand.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

“This lawsuit is very simple: It is not OK to steal a charity,” Musk said on the witness stand on Tuesday.

From Slate • Apr. 30, 2026

To win, they needed Elizebeth in the witness stand.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield