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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Jane began testifying Thursday afternoon and is expected to return to the stand next week to continue her testimony and cross-examination.
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Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Karen Read's legal team is nearing the end of the case for her defense with crash reconstruction expert Dr. Daniel Wolfe called to the stand Friday.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
According to Rolling Stone, Jane Doe returned to the stand on Friday and continued to reflect on her account during her time with the 55-year-old.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 June 2025
What’s next Tomorrow: Jane is expected to return to the stand for more questioning from prosecutors.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 5 June 2025
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Nicki Brown, CNN Money, 7 June 2025
Karen Read's legal team is nearing the end of the case for her defense with crash reconstruction expert Dr. Daniel Wolfe called to the stand Friday.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2025
According to Rolling Stone, Jane Doe returned to the stand on Friday and continued to reflect on her account during her time with the 55-year-old.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 6 June 2025
What’s next Tomorrow: Jane is expected to return to the stand for more questioning from prosecutors.
—Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 5 June 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 23 Jun. 2025.
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