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How to use the word witnessed in a Sentence? Page #4

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Enough has accumulated to 'officially' etch September 8, 2020 into history as one of the wildest 24hr weather periods I have witnessed.

Ben Reppert

Found on Reuters
3 years ago

What I witnessed at a polling precinct in Southwest Atlanta was an older voter who voted in person because her absentee ballot had not arrived. She returned home to find the ballot had been delivered and was so conscientious that she brought it back to the polls and destroyed it in the presence of poll workers.

Andrea Young

Found on CNN
3 years ago

In my 30 years as a citizen in Yucaipa, I have never seen such a large fire, as a retired firefighter with 32 years of experience, I can assure you I witnessed one of the most dangerous fires that we can have in this area.

Yucaipa Mayor David Avila

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Never before have we witnessed more engagement surrounding mental health. Thanks to Covid, everyone is in the same boat of despair and despondency, it has gone from (being) swept under the carpet to hitting the ceiling.

Nelson Moses

Found on CNN
3 years ago

The tree The Old Apple Tree has taken on its own persona. It's a living organism, just like us, and it's been faced with a lifetime of challenges, it stood there for generations and witnessed the world change around it.

Charles Ray

Found on CNN
3 years ago

I think when people witnessed the really slow, tortuous murder of George Floyd, it was just not up for debate, i think the American people were horrified.

Karen Bass

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Joe Biden has suffered tremendous loss in Joe Biden life, but Joe Biden has turned that loss into purpose and Joe Biden has used Joe Biden personal tragedies as bridges to connect with the suffering and humanity of others, we have witnessed the danger of a selfish president. What a relief it will be to live in a country with a compassionate president who understands what it means to be in fellowship with others in the face of difficulty, in the pursuit of happiness.

Ady Barkan

Found on CNN
3 years ago

That story that he told about what happened at West Point was some of the greatest political theater Ive ever witnessed in my life, it was absolutely astonishing.

Charles Hurt

Found on FOX News
3 years ago

Despite the horrible incident we witnessed, I remain hopeful for the future and I hope we at least reached one person's heart yesterday.

Daryann Fennal

Found on CNN
3 years ago

Nobody could tell me a story that would convince me that (the machines) were okay, because I witnessed it firsthand.

Amanda Feifer

Found on Reuters
3 years ago

The very tools that we need to use to get control, to make sure that buildings aren't burned and the rule of law collapses, are those very institutional tools that have led to that grief and pain, i understand clearly there is no trust in many of our communities, and the differentiation between the Minneapolis Police Department that we witnessed losing trust of those they are there to serve is very difficult for people to make.

Tim Walz

Found on CNN
3 years ago

In all my years working for Senator Joe Biden, I never once witnessed, or heard of, or received, any reports of inappropriate conduct, period -- not from Ms. Tara Reade, not from anyone. I have absolutely no knowledge or memory of Ms. Reade's accounting of events, which would have left a searing impression on me as a woman professional, and as a manager, these clearly false allegations are in complete contradiction to both the inner workings of our Senate office and to the man I know and worked so closely with for almost two decades.

Marianne Baker

Found on CNN
4 years ago

In all my years working for Senator Biden, I never once witnessed, or heard of, or received, any reports of inappropriate conduct, period -- not from Ms. Reade, not from anyone. I have absolutely no knowledge or memory of Ms. Reade's accounting of events, which would have left a searing impression on me as a woman professional, and as a manager, these clearly false allegations are in complete contradiction to both the inner workings of our Senate office and to the man I know and worked so closely with for almost two decades.

Marianne Baker

Found on CNN
4 years ago

I have never witnessed the phone go silent and that is virtually what has happened.

Patricia Hunter

Found on CNN
4 years ago

In all my years working for Senator Vice President Biden, I never once witnessed, or heard of, or received, any reports of inappropriate conduct, period -- not from Ms. Tara Reade, not from anyone. I have absolutely no knowledge or memory of Ms. Reade's accounting of events, which would have left a searing impression on me as a woman professional, and as a manager, these clearly false allegations are in complete contradiction to both the inner workings of our Senate office and to the man I know and worked so closely with for almost two decades.

Marianne Baker

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Pakistan has thus far avoided the type of devastating wave witnessed in the U.S. or Italy. However, many fear that the government and health care system is ill-equipped to deal with a coming tide of coronavirus cases, it is highly likely that a lack of testing has contributed to a substantial undercounting of infections. And while the government has begun to implement more sound public health measures, it bungled several opportunities earlier this month when it might have had an opportunity to stem the tide.

Jeff Smith

Found on FOX News
4 years ago

The industry is facing an unprecedented dual impact on demand and supply side that none of us have witnessed over our professional lifetimes.

Chief Financial Officer Lance Loeffler

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Joe Biden leads with Joe Biden heart. Joe Biden has the compassion and toughness to lead on Gun Safety, i've witnessed Joe Biden comfort the survivors of gun violence, and I've seen Joe Biden fight for solutions to gun violence — and win. This is the leadership we need in the White House. Joe Biden is the choice for a gun safety president.

Gabby Giffords

Found on CNN
4 years ago

This is a terrible tragedy for the family of this child, her neighbors who witnessed the event, and all of the 1st responders who assisted in the recovery, although an unbelievably heartbreaking outcome, we wish to recognize there was an amazing team effort with the coordination of recovery by all first responding agencies including the Aransas Pass dispatchers and the nearby civilians who responded to assist.

Rockport Fire Department

Found on CNN
4 years ago

Earth is alive, and I have witnessed its power and beauty from a special vantage point 250 miles above the surface, from the space station we see no borders, no boundaries -- we are all part of one giant organism that breathes and adapts. I have been in awe of this perspective for almost a year now. Back on Earth I anticipate looking up and seeing the space station streak across the sky, wondering how my friends and colleagues are doing up there without me. For almost 20 years humans have continuously lived and worked in space and the mission continues.

Christina Koch

Found on CNN
4 years ago

When I was growing up in Italy, I've obviously witnessed it firsthand going to certain soccer matches and things of that nature, my parents have taught me and educated me on how to deal with those sorts of things.

Kobe Bryants

Found on CNN
4 years ago

We have witnessed the president of the United States abuse his public office for personal political gain and invite foreign governments to interfere in our elections.

Veronica Escobar

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

Before this trip, I'd interviewed Roger Federer dozens of times, but on this trip, in planes, locker rooms and hotel suites, and through police motorcades, my understanding of Roger Federer was almost completely recast, the reach of Roger Federer fame, the reserves of Roger Federer energy, the connection Roger Federer has with fans — all were unlike anything I'd ever witnessed. More than once, fans wept seeing Roger Federer.

Tom Rinaldi

Found on Reuters
4 years ago

It strikes me that we've been at this for months -- you've witnessed the meetings -- and I hope that maybe one or two more meetings and we'll have an affirmative position.

Richard Neal

Found on CNN
4 years ago

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