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Recent Examples of cross-examination
The defense did not call witnesses during the trial, instead focusing on making their case through cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and closing arguments.
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Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
During cross-examination of Kaley in February, a Meta lawyer played footage of her mother screaming at her that the teen had posted to social media, and displayed Kaley’s lower-case Instagram story rants about her home life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
At Irving Plaza, join an emotional cross-examination of self with the droll, demure music of Eliza McLamb (April 24).
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
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Emerson Clarridge
updated March 13, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Mar. 2026
During cross-examination of Kaley in February, a Meta lawyer played footage of her mother screaming at her that the teen had posted to social media, and displayed Kaley’s lower-case Instagram story rants about her home life.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 10 Mar. 2026
Perhaps in recognition of those sensitivities, both Meta and YouTube assigned Thursday’s delicate cross-examination to female attorneys, who took a decidedly softer tack with Kaley than Stanner had with her therapist.
—Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
At Irving Plaza, join an emotional cross-examination of self with the droll, demure music of Eliza McLamb (April 24).
—Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
Noun
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Zion Hope regularly put on yard sales and barbecues after Sunday services, with the Griffins grilling hamburgers and hot dogs.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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Expect discounts on warm-weather fashion, beauty favorites, travel gear, sports equipment, patio furniture, gardening tools, grilling essentials, home organization and bedding.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Having legal documents on hand, at a lawyer’s office or in a file cabinet not only provides peace of mind, but can prevent conflict and legal fees when tragedy or challenges arise.—
Carol Marbin Miller,
Miami Herald,
2 Apr. 2026
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Making education accessible for teenage mothers is a challenge in Kenya and a mounting task for a country with a fast-growing young population.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The early Sierra snowmelt and subsequent April 1 snow survey did not produce the results anyone wanted to hear.—
Max Darrow,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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The survey was conducted March 27-29 and polled 1,021 people.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Participants logged their progress with an app for three months and through questionnaires.—
Francine Russo,
Scientific American,
28 Mar. 2026
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The application requires a two-page resume, completing an assessment questionnaire, and other materials, including college transcripts or veteran documents.—
Madison Dapcevich,
Outside,
27 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Undeterred, the trio of environmental organizations filed for a rehearing earlier this week, insisting the appeals court made the wrong call.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
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In their request for a rehearing, the nonprofits said their members and communities were unfairly being forced to pay to keep a costly and unreliable plant operating and that the department didn't even comply with the law requiring it to show why this was the best alternative.—
MATTHEW DALY,
Arkansas Online,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The president called for the reinvestigation of all Afghan refugees who entered under the Biden administration.—
Boston Herald Wire Services,
Boston Herald,
27 Nov. 2025
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At first, the news of the Bondi Beach reinvestigation seemed to give Steve and Noone common cause.—
Eren Orbey,
New Yorker,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Fugitives are allowed the first shot lest the officer face investigation, charges, interrogation by attorneys, and even adverse public opinion.—
Dave Duffey,
Outdoor Life,
26 Mar. 2026
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Bait, the new Prime Video miniseries Ahmed created, wrote, and stars in, is both an exercise in self-analysis and an interrogation of it, a breakneck romp through farce, satire, thriller, family drama, and romantic walk-and-talk that transforms itself in each of its six episodes.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
31 Mar. 2026
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Readers may resent being abstracted into algebra, but they are nonetheless invited to sort themselves into one of four categories on the basis of a short quiz.—
Becca Rothfeld,
New Yorker,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examination. Accessed 3 Apr. 2026.
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