stenographer

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“A stenographer was a new job, and it led to women joining the workforce—though many only remained employed until they got married,” says Gershon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 19, 2025

She spoke so quickly, at least six times during her testimony she was asked to slow down so a court stenographer could keep pace.

From Seattle Times • May 7, 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

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

The “Statement,” a seventy-eight-page document which he had dictated to the Finney County court stenographer, recounted admissions already made to Alvin Dewey and Clarence Duntz.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote