cross-examination

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Recent Examples of cross-examination Upon cross-examination, Mangione’s lead defense attorney Karen Friedman Agnifilo accused Wasser of searching the backpack with Fox prior to arriving at the precinct, which Wasser vehemently denied. Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2025 The defense, however, raised additional concerns about evidence collection during cross-examination. Michael Ruiz , Brendan McDonald, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 2025 One of Dugan's attorneys, Nicole Masnica, is expected to begin her cross-examination of Baker this morning. John Diedrich, jsonline.com, 16 Dec. 2025 During cross-examination, defense attorneys for Peterson and Moffitt asked questions about how the deputy fire chief reviewed the evidence and what may still need to be analyzed. Elaine Rojas-Castillo, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination
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Noun
  • Chef Aitor Arregi carries on the legacy started by his parents, creating a dining experience that balances traditional grilling methods with modern elegance and a reverence for fresh, local product.
    Michelle Arellano Martin, Travel + Leisure, 9 Nov. 2025
  • The 37-year-old former NFL player has officially partnered with charcoal grilling brand Kingsford to launch its inaugural scent, Slow Burn.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 5 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Bellarmine played a significant amount of zone defense, especially in the first half -- partially due to its limited roster but also as a challenge to UCA, who prefers to take three-point shots.
    Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 9 Jan. 2026
  • The moves comes at a time when DCS has already been facing staffing challenges.
    Hayleigh Colombo, IndyStar, 9 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The researchers analyzed nationwide CDC survey data, identifying trends associated with average life expectancy by county, according to a press release.
    Angelica Stabile, FOXNews.com, 11 Jan. 2026
  • In a recent survey, 44% believe tariffs have already increased the price of goods and services, and a quarter reported switching to generic or private-label goods in response.
    Gene Ludwig, Fortune, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Not all subjects completed the comfort questionnaire, so in the end there was data from 527 runners.
    Outside, Outside, 30 Dec. 2025
  • Methodologically, the piece leans on a few entry points (one large Discord server; a prominent guide, by the username Gooncultist; a questionnaire) and in doing so, overweights the gooning scene’s performative edge.
    Rosa Lyster, Harpers Magazine, 30 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • In oral arguments last month during the Supreme Court’s unusual rehearing of the case, the high court appeared inclined to limit the use of race in redistricting.
    Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 19 Nov. 2025
  • Hovering over everything is the Supreme Court’s rehearing of Louisiana v. Callais, a case that could sharply narrow or even upend Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
    Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 19 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • 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
  • 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
  • Former detainees and international rights groups accuse him of personally participating in or directing harsh interrogation practices, including physical and psychological mistreatment.
    Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The hunt for a murder suspect uncovers a crime with shocking legal and ethical implications; Bruno must protect his squad during a raid on a suspect's home; Carisi and Price team up in court when Brady's interrogation tactics undermine the case.
    Randall Colburn, Entertainment Weekly, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Vrabel stands at the front of the room before Thursday team meetings and kicks off a quiz-like study hall of the team’s game plan for that week.
    Chad Graff, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026

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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examination. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.

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