the stand
noun
: the place where a witness testifies in court
She lied while on the stand.
The witness was asked to take the stand.
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Brian's lawyers rested their case on Thursday morning without calling him to the stand.
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The defense did not call any witnesses, and Walshe himself did not take the stand.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
During the trial, Banegas’ sister Katherine took the stand and delved into the cycle of abuse at the Banegas household.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Walshe was planning to take the stand as of Wednesday evening but ultimately changed course, the judge and attorneys discussed in court.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
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Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 15 Dec. 2025
The defense did not call any witnesses, and Walshe himself did not take the stand.
—Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
During the trial, Banegas’ sister Katherine took the stand and delved into the cycle of abuse at the Banegas household.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 15 Dec. 2025
Walshe was planning to take the stand as of Wednesday evening but ultimately changed course, the judge and attorneys discussed in court.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 13 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for the stand
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“The stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stand. Accessed 21 Dec. 2025.
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