bear witness
idiom
1
: to show that something exists or is true
—+ to
His success bears witness to the value of hard work.
Rising ticket sales bear witness to the band's popularity.
2
formal
: to make a statement saying that one saw or knows something
asked to bear witness to the facts
She was accused of bearing false witness at the trial.
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My generation bore witness to migra violence as all too common in the 80s and 90s.
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Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
When Leo Lewis O’Neil’s documentary, Slauson Rec, about the actor’s fitful attempt to host a theater workshop premiered at Cannes in 2025, audiences were uncomfortable bearing witness to LaBeouf’s rage.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
If voices are raised, half of West Austin may bear witness.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
But just in case, Coconut Grove is showing up in droves this week to bear witness (and grab one last lunch at the counter).
—Connie Ogle
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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Literary Hub, 17 Feb. 2026
When Leo Lewis O’Neil’s documentary, Slauson Rec, about the actor’s fitful attempt to host a theater workshop premiered at Cannes in 2025, audiences were uncomfortable bearing witness to LaBeouf’s rage.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Feb. 2026
If voices are raised, half of West Austin may bear witness.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 11 Feb. 2026
But just in case, Coconut Grove is showing up in droves this week to bear witness (and grab one last lunch at the counter).
—Connie Ogle
february 5, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2026
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“Bear witness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bear%20witness. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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