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Recent Examples of cross-examination
Anderson's defense team has challenged some of the evidence in cross-examination of those testifying, arguing there is no DNA, scientific evidence or video that clearly connects him to her death.
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The interview was halted shortly after the call ended, but Snow revealed during cross-examination that the interview was already winding down.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Defense attorneys did not call any witnesses, instead using cross-examination to undermine the prosecution's case.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 2 July 2025
During Ventura’s cross-examination, lawyers for Combs dwelled at length on text messages in which Ventura appeared to speak positively about the encounters Ventura now says she was coerced into participating in.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 2 July 2025
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David Clarey, jsonline.com, 3 July 2025
The interview was halted shortly after the call ended, but Snow revealed during cross-examination that the interview was already winding down.
—Killian Baarlaer, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
Defense attorneys did not call any witnesses, instead using cross-examination to undermine the prosecution's case.
—Liam Quinn, People.com, 2 July 2025
During Ventura’s cross-examination, lawyers for Combs dwelled at length on text messages in which Ventura appeared to speak positively about the encounters Ventura now says she was coerced into participating in.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
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And, once enrolled, trying to get out of the lowest-cost premium Medicare Advantage plan may present a challenge, too.—
Diane Omdahl,
Forbes.com,
8 July 2025
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Boise applied to the challenge with the idea of taking the city’s existing geothermal heating system to provide a solution to high utility costs in affordable housing downtown.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
8 July 2025
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Last year, a Pew Research survey found 76% of Americans have a favorable opinion about the National Park Service—the most popular of 16 agencies, beating the U.S. Post Office (72%), NASA (67%) and the CDC (55%).—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes.com,
15 July 2025
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The council — which represents the gold industry — found that 95% of survey respondents foresee an increase in global central banks’ gold reserves in the next 12 months.—
Amala Balakrishner,
CNBC,
15 July 2025
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Symptom reporting relied on caregiver questionnaires rather than clinical diagnosis or lab tests, which may introduce reporting bias.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 July 2025
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To study this, researchers surveyed university students using psychological questionnaires measuring their levels of emotional reactivity, fear of negative evaluation and physical stress symptoms.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
3 July 2025
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Data indicates rehearings en banc are only granted about 1% of the time, and the odds are especially bad when—as here—none of three panel judges offered a dissenting viewpoint.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 July 2025
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Attorneys general of 19 states, numerous former U.S. Justice Department attorneys, several voting rights historians and others also asked for a rehearing.—
Jack Dura,
Twin Cities,
8 July 2025
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The interrogation scene in the first movie, between Rey and Kylo, was so incredibly powerful.—
Alan Sepinwall,
Rolling Stone,
12 July 2025
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Even for the most loyal fan, no soccer match is worth risking detention, interrogation, family separation and deportation.—
Minky Worden,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Without further ado, here’s the Tribune’s Quotes of the Week quiz for July 6 to 12.—
Grace Miserocchi,
Chicago Tribune,
12 July 2025
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The submission form and instructions are below the quiz.—
Holly J. Morris,
NPR,
11 July 2025
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State Police are expected to discuss their investigation into how Hardin got out of the North Central Unit in Castle Rock on May 25 during a legislative committee hearing Thursday.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
9 July 2025
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During her confirmation hearing last month, Monarez expressed support for vaccines, in contrast with Kennedy, who has expressed some skepticism.—
ByMary Kekatos,
ABC News,
9 July 2025
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Note: The Poll Dance has another week off, this time due to an issue with the Herald’s poll provider.—
Greg Cote
July 13,
Miami Herald,
13 July 2025
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Experts told Newsweek that economic anxieties seem to be increasingly driving down Trump's poll numbers among middle-class voters.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 July 2025
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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examination. Accessed 22 Jul. 2025.
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