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Recent Examples of eyewitnessThe longer answer is that there are pages and pages of old FBI records, unresolved cases, eyewitness interviews, and the usual grainy, black-and-white images that show dots but nothing remotely conclusive about aliens, alien spaceships, or any alien technology.—Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 8 May 2026 The documents contain eyewitness testimony, photos and reports of sightings of unexplained objects, detailing incidents dating back decades from around the globe.—Stefan Becket, CBS News, 8 May 2026 The new release consists of 161 files, most of which are PDFs recounting investigative reports and eyewitness testimonials (including from a few Apollo astronauts, who saw some strange things near the moon).—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 May 2026 The conviction turned largely on eyewitness testimony that has since been recanted and scientific evidence that has since been debunked.—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 8 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for eyewitness
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witness
Noun
The suspect fled in a silver Chevy pickup truck after being confronted by a witness.
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Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 May 2026
Rwampara Hospital was attacked by local youths attempting to retrieve the body of a friend who had reportedly died of Ebola, a witness told The Associated Press.