witness stand

NOUN

place for witness testimony

Synonyms

WEAK

dock testimony box witness box

Example Sentences

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From his elevated seat on the witness stand, Fuhrman sat silent as Simpson’s defense team peppered him with question after question.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Being able to call on some high-powered support from the witness stand hasn't stopped the questions about Altman's trusthworthiness.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

While on the witness stand, Musk focused mostly on the jury and the attorneys at the lectern.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

OpenAI President Brockman, another early co-founder, will precede him on the witness stand.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

Sitting on the witness stand, Jus wishes he could go back to the days when all he had to worry about was his mama not liking his girlfriend.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone