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

Some jurors said after the trial that Hill had told them not to listen to what Alex Murdaugh said when he took the witness stand in his defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

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

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

He was sweating and trembling, and his frog dæmon fell from the edge of the witness stand to the floor in her agitation.

From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman