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witness

[wit-nis] / ˈwɪt nɪs /






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“Lying to Congress is a crime, whether or not the witness is under oath,” Josh Chafetz, a professor of law and politics at Georgetown University Law Center, told The Guardian.

From Salon Aug. 27, 2026

Another witness, who did not give her name, said hospital security "were not letting them out and the guards were stopping them".

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

I looked over at 404 reporter Rebecca Castillo in envy, knowing she was about to witness the Brooklyn outfit for the first time.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 24, 2026

“It was exciting to witness something that seemed like science fiction.”

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 23, 2026

One witness described the incoming wave as a “wall of pitch-black water.”

From "Meltdown" by Deirdre Langeland

Meanwhile, high-profile cases have collapsed or were withdrawn because they had been poorly constructed or witnesses couldn’t be protected.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 30, 2026

“Nobody will take responsibility for deciding the $10 million of taxpayer money would go to Hope Florida,” the grand jury wrote, adding that witnesses also claimed not to remember who made the decision.

From Salon Aug. 30, 2026

As part of the Dutch investigation opened in 2020, more than 30 witnesses were interviewed.

From BBC Aug. 28, 2026

“The case hinged on the testimony of inmate witnesses who testified in shackles and orange jumpsuits.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

A few congressmen and witnesses tried to mitigate the scapegoating of the Osage.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

Bruce Wayne witnessed his parents’ murder and made vengeance his life’s mission.

From Salon Aug. 31, 2026

Bouts of volatility like what investors witnessed this spring and summer could become more frequent.

From MarketWatch Aug. 30, 2026

Jake was no stranger to crime scenes — as a longtime television news reporter he said he witnessed plenty, but nothing could have prepared him for his parents’ home that night.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 27, 2026

They witnessed families separated, babies passed over fences, civilians crushed in the crowds, and Afghan allies turned away because they lacked the necessary paperwork.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 27, 2026

But by the late twenties, as he had witnessed the menacing rise of eugenics in the United States, he had begun to reconsider his enthusiasm.

From "The Gene" by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Combined with other observations, including its exceptionally high temperature, the measurements led the researchers to conclude that they were witnessing a star being ripped apart and swallowed by a black hole.

From Science Daily Aug. 16, 2026

Mangione, wearing tan jail garb, told the judge that after enduring severe pain, and witnessing others with similar experiences, he learned of the company’s investor conference.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Villarreal: Something that stands out with Agnes is we’re witnessing her awakening.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 13, 2026

But this will only be in the areas witnessing a total eclipse - like Spain - and not in the UK where only a partial eclipse will be witnessed.

From BBC Aug. 11, 2026

So incredible was this feat that everyone present had become hushed, reverent, awestruck, aware they were probably witnessing a miracle.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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