stenographer

Example Sentences

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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

Rather, it belonged to a woman from Illinois with a versatile résumé that included writing, acting, engineering and working as a stenographer: Lizzie Magie.

From New York Times • Apr. 12, 2024

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

A stenographer named Jennie Thompson disappeared, as did a woman named Evelyn Stewart, who either worked for Holmes or merely stayed in his hotel as a guest.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson