witnessing

Example Sentences

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"Lebanon is witnessing such destruction for the first time in its history," said researcher Hanaa Jaber, who has roots in Bint Jbeil.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

The catalyst for Jonathan Glatzer to create “The Audacity,” AMC’s dark satire of Silicon Valley that takes aim at the desperation that plagues it, began as a father witnessing his teenage son’s relationship with tech.

From Los Angeles Times • May 21, 2026

He denied witnessing any nefarious conduct and said he had very limited interactions with Epstein.

From BBC • May 14, 2026

The Delphs are among many Ann Arbor residents who say they are witnessing a defacement of the local landscape.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026

I’ve never seen anything, like it, but I can only be witnessing one thing.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins