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Recent Examples of cross-examination
Kunzweiler was representing the state that day alongside Meghan Hilborn, the assistant district attorney who had conducted the bruising cross-examination of Erica Harrison in July.
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Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The defense did not call witnesses during the trial, instead focusing on making their case through cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and closing arguments.
—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
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Pamela Colloff, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
The defense did not call witnesses during the trial, instead focusing on making their case through cross-examination of prosecution witnesses and closing arguments.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
Noun
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Filet mignon should be cooked quickly using direct-heat methods, such as grilling and pan-frying, to preserve its tenderness and flavor.—
Sheena Chihak,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Apr. 2026
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People are urged to keep windows and doors closed, run air conditioners and air purifiers, and avoid introducing further air pollution with grilling or fireplaces.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
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Health policy researchers and consumer advocates say rolling out the new Medicaid rules will be a bigger challenge.—
Sam Whitehead,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Hansen, 78, the only original board member still serving, said that building was probably the biggest challenge Abandoned Pet Rescue has faced in its 30 years.—
Amanda Rosa
April 9,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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Trump recently received his lowest approval ratings in both terms, with 59% of respondents disapproving of him and 47% strongly disapproving, according to a March Fox News survey.—
Sydney Topf,
The Washington Examiner,
8 Apr. 2026
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According to Great Place to Work survey data, Southeast Asian employees who believed their employers offered special and unique benefits were 22% more likely to want to continue working at their companies.—
Alice Williams,
Fortune,
8 Apr. 2026
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Like Nordhaus with his dining-room experiments, Baumol, himself an avid painter and sculptor, and his Princeton colleague William Bowen, an assistant professor of economics, tracked down data, poking around backstage, sending questionnaires to theatergoers, and interviewing Broadway producers.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
8 Apr. 2026
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The News’ editorial board and product team built questionnaires for races across the region, asking candidates to spell out positions on taxes, public safety, education, development and other issues tied to local governance.—
From staff reports,
Dallas Morning News,
3 Apr. 2026
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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
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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
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The capital murder trial of Tanner Horner entered its second day on Wednesday, and the jury watched several hours of video showing law enforcement interrogation of Horner and the discovery of 7-year-old Athena Strand’s body.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
9 Apr. 2026
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The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Apr. 2026
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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.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
6 Apr. 2026
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