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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Ana Walshe's co-worker testifies Theresa Marchese, a coworker of Ana Walshe's at Tishman Speyer, took the stand Monday morning.
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Next on the stand was Thomas Hudson, Shauntel's ex-husband, who called for the emergency hearing, arguing that his 9-year-old daughter may be at risk under his ex-wife's supervision following Anna's death on the cruise.
—Michael Ruiz , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He’s expected to retake the stand Monday when the trial continues.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Photos of carpet with possible evidence were also admitted during his time on the stand.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025
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Matt Schooley, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
Next on the stand was Thomas Hudson, Shauntel's ex-husband, who called for the emergency hearing, arguing that his 9-year-old daughter may be at risk under his ex-wife's supervision following Anna's death on the cruise.
—Michael Ruiz , Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 5 Dec. 2025
He’s expected to retake the stand Monday when the trial continues.
—Lauren Del Valle, CNN Money, 5 Dec. 2025
Photos of carpet with possible evidence were also admitted during his time on the stand.
—Flint McColgan, Boston Herald, 5 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 12 Dec. 2025.
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