stenographer

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“We go from an investigative powerhouse to a stenographer for the state,” Alfonsi wrote.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 22, 2025

West also worries the increased record-keeping during the inquiry stage—including bringing in a stenographer to record testimony and labeling all evidence—could deter anyone coming forward with a complaint.

From Science Magazine • Nov. 28, 2023

People wishing to give testimony may do so orally in a curtained area with a stenographer, or do so in writing at tables.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023

The black-robed judge and court stenographer leaned in to hear plaintiffs as their testimony under oath was recorded for a national television audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 8, 2023

I owe this progress report to Burt who had the bright idea that I could dictate this on a transistor tape recorder and have a public stenographer in Chicago type it up.

From "Flowers for Algernon" by Daniel Keyes