bear witness

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Effectively, I was the first to bear witness to the obviously caring burial of someone's child that occurred over 11,000 years ago.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

"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 an immigrant himself, Rincon said he has attended protests to bear witness.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2026

Or would it bear witness again as we destroyed ourselves, leaving nothing behind but a living cloud of our knowledge, accomplishments, and so-called wisdom?

From "Scythe" by Neal Shusterman