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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Alexander Cox, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Thomas Brownlee with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office took the stand.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
During an emotional moment on the stand, Pete said that the social media posts promoted by Cooper's accounts casting doubt about her story and attacking her character led her to experience severe emotional distress.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2025
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences today revealed the nominees for its fourth annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, the stand-alone competition that honors creativity and innovation in children’s entertainment.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
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Alexander Cox, Space.com, 21 Nov. 2025
Thomas Brownlee with the Santa Barbara County Sheriff’s Office took the stand.
—Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 21 Nov. 2025
During an emotional moment on the stand, Pete said that the social media posts promoted by Cooper's accounts casting doubt about her story and attacking her character led her to experience severe emotional distress.
—Deena Zaru, ABC News, 20 Nov. 2025
The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences today revealed the nominees for its fourth annual Children’s & Family Emmy Awards, the stand-alone competition that honors creativity and innovation in children’s entertainment.
—Erik Pedersen, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2025
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“The stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stand. Accessed 28 Nov. 2025.
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