witness stand

NOUN

place for witness testimony

Synonyms

WEAK

dock testimony box witness box

Example Sentences

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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

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

On the witness stand, Daniel didn’t say where he grew up.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

Scoville put acquaintances and relatives on the witness stand to describe the defendant's odd conduct.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow