witnesses

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The agencies may also view the bombing as unsolvable—given the lack of witnesses and physical evidence—and therefore not worth discussing.

From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026

Prosecutors announced Monday morning that four law enforcement witnesses were expected to take the stand during the day.

From BBC • Jul. 6, 2026

Jack repeated his calls for a statutory public inquiry into maternity services, in which witnesses would be compelled to give evidence.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2026

She said witnesses described his behavior as “belligerent, rude and disrespectful.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026

“Attend to me. Are you aware, or are you not aware, that none of these witnesses have yet been cross-examined? Come, I only want one word from you. Yes, or no?”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens