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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While Faraci took the stand in his own defense, Modrowski did not testify at his monthlong trial.
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Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Defense argued another brother could have been involved The defendant's two daughters took the stand Tuesday to defend their father.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
When the Patriots announced that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Kuhr was tabbed as the stand-in, calling plays and leading meetings.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
During her trial, Link took the stand in her own defense, testifying about the moments leading up to the shooting.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
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Christy Gutowski, Chicago Tribune, 13 Feb. 2026
Defense argued another brother could have been involved The defendant's two daughters took the stand Tuesday to defend their father.
—Christine Sloan, CBS News, 13 Feb. 2026
When the Patriots announced that defensive coordinator Terrell Williams had been diagnosed with prostate cancer, Kuhr was tabbed as the stand-in, calling plays and leading meetings.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 6 Feb. 2026
During her trial, Link took the stand in her own defense, testifying about the moments leading up to the shooting.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 6 Feb. 2026
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“The stand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20stand. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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