bears witness
Example Sentences
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“No one / bears witness for the / witness,” he writes in the 1967 poem “Ashglory.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
As a lifelong Altadenan, Swayne regularly bears witness to the unimaginable devastation across his community, and understands how painful the loss of homes, businesses, prized possessions and family heirlooms can be.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 10, 2026
The rhythmic pounding of the hammer in 58-year-old Sadashiv Sanake's dimly lit workshop bears witness to the hard grind behind handcrafting the iconic Kolhapuri leather sandals.
From BBC • Jul. 4, 2025
It holds a letter congratulating Mark, instructing him to finish the 25th file, Cold Harbor, as Helly. bears witness.
From Salon • Mar. 22, 2025
“All of creation bears witness to the Greatness of God!”
From "Night" by Elie Wiesel
