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
Around the time he was forced to be a witness, Corcoran recused himself from the classified documents case, but he continued to represent Trump on other matters.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 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's a real privilege for me to be a witness to your wedding and to show people across the country that love is love," said Lorraine, wearing a sparkling rainbow striped dress.
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2024
The kind of hope that creates a willingness to position oneself in a hopeless place and be a witness, that allows one to believe in a better future, even in the face of abusive power.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
