step into the dock

Frequency: 6.05.6 per million words

To take a step or walk into the accused's box.

dockVERB + THE DOCK (in a court)

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step into

Examples (10)

  • The accused man took a deep breath before he stepped into the dock.
  • Tomorrow, he will have to step into the dock and face his accusers.
  • With trembling legs, the young woman stepped into the dock to hear the charges.
  • The bailiff instructed the defendant to step into the dock.
  • It was a solemn moment when the famous actor had to step into the dock.
  • He hesitated for a moment before he stepped into the dock.
  • As he was called, he calmly stepped into the dock, maintaining his innocence.
  • The lawyer gave his client a reassuring nod as he prepared to step into the dock.
  • She never imagined a day would come when she'd have to step into the dock.
  • All eyes in the courtroom were on the politician as he stepped into the dock.