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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In a clean bowl of the stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment, beat the egg whites, cream of tartar, and 1/8 teaspoon salt on medium speed until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. —

Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024 Lai’s trial, which began in December, is expected to resume next week, with Lai taking the stand for the first time as defense arguments begin. —

Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2024 On Friday morning, the defense team called the executive director of mental health services for the Indiana Department of Correction to the stand. —

Ron Wilkins, The Indianapolis Star, 3 Nov. 2024 In just a few weeks the prime minister is expected to take the stand for the first time in his corruption trial. —

Barak Ravid, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for the stand