be a witness
Example Sentences
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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel was also expected to be a witness, but the company settled with the plaintiff last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
But Carell steers clear of anything resembling a star turn, preferring instead to be a witness to these theatrical proceedings until the crucial showdown with Alexander, whose titanic self-absorption Molina captures to perfection.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024
“If he said this person shouldn't be a witness at the hearing, I guess that would concern their participation in the case,” Germain said.
From Salon • May 1, 2024
When asked, he said he would be able to stop following Cohen, who will obviously be a witness in this case, during the trial.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024
It rankled in him, the way Dick mouthed those two words, as though they solved every problem; it was stupid not to admit that there might be a witness they hadn’t seen.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
