witness stand

NOUN

place for witness testimony

Synonyms

WEAK

dock testimony box witness box

Example Sentences

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Last month on the witness stand, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg tried to convince jurors that his company wasn’t prioritizing growth over safety.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Gerry Adams is due to take the witness stand in a London court later, as his civil trial on allegations he had a role in major IRA bombing decisions nears an end.

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

Casey Higgins sparred on the witness stand over what information the consulting firm provided to the councilman’s office about possible conflicts.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 23, 2026

Hamlin and Jenkins were among those who testified throughout the week, setting the stage for Jordan’s hour-long appearance on the witness stand in front of a packed courthouse.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 5, 2025

Art fidgeted in the witness stand for the second time that day.

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