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witness

[wit-nis] / ˈwɪt nɪs /






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On “Anatomical Fable of the Elements,” atop a snaky bassline and a throbbing beat, Ms. Muldrow poses questions: “Is your nose witness to the sweet life?”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 4, 2026

A government witness, jurors said, had contradicted himself a few times.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

"The moon is a witness plate to our entire solar system's formation," said astronaut Koch in a press conference over the weekend.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

However, the crew may witness views of the lunar landscapes that have never been seen by human eyes.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

Katherine’s angles were a little off, so she’d gotten only two shots with complete names and addresses and phone numbers, and two other witness names that could be pieced together from multiple shots.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix