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eyewitness

[ahy-wit-nis, ahy-wit-nis, ahy-wit-nis] / ˈaɪˌwɪt nɪs, ˈaɪˈwɪt nɪs, ˈaɪˌwɪt nɪs /


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During the trial, the prosecution presented 18 witnesses, building a case based on forensic, digital, and eyewitness evidence.

From BBC • Apr. 30, 2026

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer, who was returning from a restroom on the floor where the incident occurred, delivered an eyewitness account from the Hilton lobby using a Webex app on a smartphone.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 26, 2026

The paper’s union—which at that point had been without a contract since 2017—published multiple eyewitness accounts and said he threatened to fire certain staffers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

For example, errors in memory or suggestive questioning during eyewitness interviews can influence how events are remembered.

From Science Daily • Mar. 11, 2026

Based on eyewitness accounts, police believe the boy may be traveling with two teenage accomplices.

From "The Lightning Thief" by Rick Riordan




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