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
The assembled liturgical objects, save one, bear witness to the highest levels of European artistry and craftsmanship of the period.
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 12, 2025
The situation had stolen her dignity, and it pained him to bear witness.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
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