- present participle of witness.
witnessing
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But others want it either partially or completely rebuilt, wary of the risk of turning it into a site for Neo-Nazi pilgrimage at a time when Germany is witnessing the resurgence of the far-right.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
But more than that, I had a feeling that going to see The Chicks on this night, of all nights, might mean witnessing the greatest display of “libbing out” in U.S. history.
From Slate ● Nov. 6, 2026
"We're witnessing an electorate that increasingly sees itself in its leaders, and the leaders who come out of communities they now represent," Shiebler said.
From Barron's ● Nov. 4, 2026
When I spoke with him last Thursday, the veteran journalist repeated his belief in the press’ witnessing role, unshaken by the massive changes occurring in the news industry.
From Salon ● Nov. 2, 2026
"I will witness their witnessing, so that all the world may share their gifts."
From "The Inquisitor's Tale" by Adam Gidwitz
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