from the dock

Frequency: 6.47.0 per million words

Indicates origin of an action or sound from the accused's position.

dockPREPOSITION (in a court)

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Examples (10)

  • There was a sudden outburst from the dock when the verdict was read.
  • The defendant shouted his innocence from the dock.
  • A quiet muttering could be heard from the dock throughout the prosecutor's speech.
  • He made a final, desperate plea from the dock, begging the jury for mercy.
  • From the dock, the accused watched the proceedings with a stoic expression.
  • Ignoring his lawyer's advice, he addressed the judge directly from the dock.
  • A loud sob echoed from the dock as the guilty verdict was announced.
  • The judge warned against any further interruptions from the dock.
  • She delivered her entire testimony from the dock, as she felt too ill to move.
  • All eyes turned to the sound of a paper rustling from the dock.