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

Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, a Democrat, said he understood the risk of people trying to bear witness and document the actions of federal agents.

From BBC • Jan. 24, 2026

As early as the 1960s, when many survivors were too traumatized to bear witness, he spoke to students and other groups about the Holocaust—at first in general, later in personal terms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

It is a terrible thing to bear witness, but if we let these things continue to happen in the shadows, then they will happen forever.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 17, 2025

He looked at both of them, then closed his eyes and quietly said, “I bear witness that there is no god but Allah.”

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau