bore witness
Example Sentences
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And so, as these fighters walked stone-faced to the octagon, we bore witness to the revolting spectacle of the troops saluting fighters.
From Slate ● Jun. 16, 2026
"Touching and sincere, it bore witness to a deep personal bond even though I'd left office so long ago," he writes.
From BBC ● Dec. 10, 2025
And, of course, common people who bore witness.
From Salon ● Jul. 17, 2025
The family trophy cabinet bore witness to the early triumphs of Naina and her sister, Sunaina, and hinted at possibility.
From New York Times ● Mar. 4, 2024
Their voices blended as one beneath the rising moon, while Ghost listened and the mountains themselves bore witness.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
