witnessed

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This is why the nation’s founders instituted religious freedom — they witnessed how Europe was torn apart by wars waged between different flavors of Christianity.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Ahead of the implementation of the law change, the BBC accompanied London's Metropolitan Police as officers visited suspected cuckooing properties and witnessed shocking signs of squalor.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

This is the highest witnessed since the global financial crisis of 2008.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 8, 2026

Clark not only disrespects officials, she is unafraid to show up her coach Stephanie White, as witnessed by their recent viral exchange on the bench during a loss to the Portland Fire.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 7, 2026

How many sacrifices had Gilgamesh witnessed before realizing how futile they all were?

From "City of the Plague God" by Sarwat Chadda