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Recent Examples of cross-examination
During cross-examination earlier this week, Combs' defense attorney Geragos described this person as a very successful rapper at the top of the music industry, and icon, who had recorded with Combs previously and had a close personal relationship with him.
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Before concluding her cross-examination of one of the case’s most important witnesses, Geragos peppered Jane with questions about Combs continuing to pay her rent and her lingering ties to him.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
Yesterday, Combs' defense team said they would be done with cross-examination in the morning.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 June 2025
The bombshell revelation came during Jane’s third day of cross-examination, during which Diddy defense attorney Teny Geragos asked about a jaunt to Las Vegas.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Anna Kaufman, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Before concluding her cross-examination of one of the case’s most important witnesses, Geragos peppered Jane with questions about Combs continuing to pay her rent and her lingering ties to him.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 June 2025
Yesterday, Combs' defense team said they would be done with cross-examination in the morning.
—Nbc News, NBC news, 12 June 2025
The bombshell revelation came during Jane’s third day of cross-examination, during which Diddy defense attorney Teny Geragos asked about a jaunt to Las Vegas.
—Victoria Bekiempis, Vulture, 12 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
Noun
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But this time there are more challenges — which keep piling up — and time is short.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
26 June 2025
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The months-long campaign by state workers and their unions to push back against Newsom’s directive has taken the form of protests, public billboards and legal challenges.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
26 June 2025
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Conducted between Wednesday and Friday, the survey marks the first major independent poll finding Mamdani overtaking Cuomo, who has otherwise consistently ranked as the favorite to win the race.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
23 June 2025
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Students have ranked the undergraduate program highly, with the school receiving top marks in the country’s national student survey for the second year in a row, including in quality of teaching and learning opportunities.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
23 June 2025
Noun
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For example, take the main screening device for evaluating sleep apnea risk, the STOP-Bang questionnaire.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
25 June 2025
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One security questionnaire mishandled, one subpar response in an RFP or one breach in the news, and a multimillion-dollar deal could evaporate. Trust is a currency in B2B tech.—
Shashi Kiran,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2025
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Over the next two weeks, Kessler could petition the Fourth Circuit for a rehearing en banc, which, if granted, would mean other judges on the Fourth Circuit review the arguments.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
5 June 2025
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The teams have 14 days to petition for a rehearing.—
Greg Engle,
Forbes.com,
5 June 2025
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Federal agents subjected them to interrogations and even incarceration.—
Michael Luo,
New Yorker,
8 June 2025
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During his tenure, Jennings has: Effectively fired four officers and a supervisor who knew Harold Easter had swallowed cocaine during a traffic stop in January 2020 but failed to render any aid, instead leaving him alone in an interrogation room for more than 10 minutes.—
Julia Coin,
Charlotte Observer,
6 June 2025
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Update to the latest version to see all Vogue content, as well as new features like our Runway Genius quiz, Group Chats, and posts from Vogue contributors.—
Elise Taylor,
Vogue,
20 June 2025
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Take the quiz here … ROOT CAUSE – Your DNA could be stopping you from losing weight.—
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FOXNews.com,
19 June 2025
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At a hearing on Thursday, Hipolito walked into court, limping and shackled in the same clothes he had been arrested in.—
Brittny Mejia,
Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2025
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In Chicago, a City Council subcommittee held a hearing soon after the January blowup in the capital, with Johnson ally Ald.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2025
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Friedman is generally considered by his peers to be the sharpest executive in the sport, with his front office capturing top honors in The Athletic’s annual poll for the second straight year.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
19 June 2025
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Mamdani, a democratic socialist running on a platform that includes a promise to freeze rent for stabilized tenants, has recently closed in on Cuomo in some polls, though.—
Chris Sommerfeldt,
New York Daily News,
18 June 2025
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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examination. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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