These animals are photographed in incongruous settings — an executive office, a café — and the insistent presence of these witnesses of the universe internalizes the relationship of existence, making it unfamiliar and opening an unexpected door, the self - portrait. (artspace.com)
Also missing is a recognition of the importance of the vow taken in a formal marriage ceremony in the presence of witnesses. (faith.org.uk)
He confronted me in the presence of a witness: «Abdul - Rahman, with a nation of about 70 % Christians, do you think it will be fair to have a Muslim President?» (ghanapoliticsonline.com)