- present participle of witness.
witnessing
Example Sentences
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“We are witnessing one of the most dynamic moments in modern construction history,” Leslie Duke, CEO of engineering, architecture and construction company Burns & McDonnell, wrote in an email.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
“Whitaker isn’t witnessing any of what’s going on with Robby,” Howell says.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
But the country is also witnessing a widening wealth gap.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
Seydou's family also visited twice, seeing him for the first time in five years and witnessing just how "crazy" American college sport is.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
After witnessing this type of behavior before, I always came prepared to our competitions.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
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