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

He felt defeated as he appraised her on the witness stand.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson