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

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

From Slate • Jan. 20, 2026

And some simply bear witness to the grief that, almost a year later, still bubbles up.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 1, 2025

At a preliminary hearing, on March 12, Osage men and women, many of them relatives of the victims, crammed into the courtroom to bear witness.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann