bear witness

Example Sentences

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"Suffice it to say, the trip was an honor. I had a chance to bear witness, and I witnessed the best of America," he said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Logic dictates that England's role on Saturday will be to simply bear witness to France's title-winning coronation.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

Brent believed deeply in the responsibility of journalists to document history and bear witness.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

In his address to Minnesotans, Gov. Tim Walz urged residents to bear witness and help to create a record.

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

If so, everyone wanted to bear witness to the coronation.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown