witnessed

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

“This is one of the most heartbreaking incidents I have witnessed during my time serving this community,” Orgill said in the statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

“I never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct. I never went to his island, his ranch or his Florida home,” Gates said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

This is why the nation’s founders instituted religious freedom — they witnessed how Europe was torn apart by wars waged between different flavors of Christianity.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

"Based on what I personally witnessed, a significant number of people were injured," the photographer said.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Those eyes that had witnessed so much horror softened with sincere worry.

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda