be a witness
Example Sentences
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Snap CEO Evan Spiegel was also expected to be a witness, but the company settled with the plaintiff last week.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
Around the time he was forced to be a witness, Corcoran recused himself from the classified documents case, but he continued to represent Trump on other matters.
From Salon • Jun. 3, 2024
But Carell steers clear of anything resembling a star turn, preferring instead to be a witness to these theatrical proceedings until the crucial showdown with Alexander, whose titanic self-absorption Molina captures to perfection.
From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2024
When asked, he said he would be able to stop following Cohen, who will obviously be a witness in this case, during the trial.
From Slate • Apr. 19, 2024
I did not want to be a witness to anything, but I felt guilty for running away the day before, and so I agreed.
From "Walk Two Moons" by Sharon Creech
