take the stand Sentence Examples
- The star witness took the stand with trepidation, knowing his testimony could sway the jury.
- The defense attorney accused the plaintiff of taking the stand simply to solicit sympathy.
- After hours of cross-examination, the defendant finally took the stand in his own defense.
- The expert witness was summoned to the stand to provide scientific evidence for the prosecution.
- The judge ordered the suspect to take the stand and enter a plea.
- The whistleblower took the stand at the public hearing to reveal the company's wrongdoing.
- The victim of the crime took the stand and recounted the harrowing details of her assault.
- The defendant's demeanor changed noticeably when he took the stand to testify.
- The prosecution had a strong case, but it was the defendant's own words on the stand that ultimately sealed his conviction.
- The politician took the stand and admitted to the allegations of corruption, hoping for leniency from the court.
take the stand Meaning
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take the stand (v)
give testimony in a court of law
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give testimony in a court of law
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The star witness took the stand with trepidation, knowing his testimony could sway the jury.
The defense attorney accused the plaintiff of taking the stand simply to solicit sympathy.
After hours of cross-examination, the defendant finally took the stand in his own defense.
The expert witness was summoned to the stand to provide scientific evidence for the prosecution.
