witnessed

Example Sentences

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"We have witnessed horror and devastation with our eyes."

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

But if there was any criminal behavior that he witnessed, participated in, or helped conceal, we will find out and we will help ensure accountability and justice.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

This week, scores of protestors assembled outside Delaney Hall and witnessed visits from elected officials like New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill, who was turned away.

From Salon • May 30, 2026

It’s something I’ve never witnessed, and I’ve heard it’s a supernatural experience: The temperature drops, the sky becomes otherworldly, and you can see the ring of the sun’s outer atmosphere against it.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 29, 2026

“From what I witnessed at school, you are someone who floats through life, buoyed by the current, but who nevertheless believes himself to be swimming.”

From "Not Nothing" by Gayle Forman