witnessed

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One West Point cadet expressed this viewpoint in his jubilee speech, asking the audience: “What fifty years have ever witnessed greater improvements in science, literature, and politics?”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

When a parent intervened, Pratt also screamed at the parent, according to three people who witnessed the incident, who asked to remain unnamed for fear of retaliation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

Our primary concern is the wellbeing of the student and their family, as well as the students and staff who witnessed this event.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

In other words, Wednesday’s Nvidia earnings report could be another “sell the news”-driven selloff, similar to what investors witnessed last time around, according to Art Hogan, chief market strategist at B. Riley Wealth.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

On Thursday, April 20, Thomas Jones witnessed the cavalry riding out of town on the news that the assassins had been spotted in another county.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson