cross-examination

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Recent Examples of cross-examination Defense attorney Eric Cohen challenged the strength of the prosecution’s deduction during cross-examination of FBI Special Agent Andrew Delvalle. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 10 June 2026 While under cross-examination by defense attorney Thomas Mesereau, Arvizo admitted to lying to a teacher when asked if Jackson had abused him in 2003. Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026 But on cross-examination, the teen also agreed that people were sitting all around Anthony under the tent. Suzanne Gamboa, NBC news, 8 June 2026 On cross-examination, Porter told defense attorney Toby Shook that footage doesn’t show when the altercation between Metcalf and Anthony begins or ends. Lillie Davidson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination
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Noun
  • On Wednesday evenings, the plaza fills with stalls grilling citrusy and spicy chicken kelaguen with red rice alongside vendors selling handmade crafts.
    David Dickstein, Oc Register, 17 June 2026
  • Perfect for grilling, these beef franks are a backyard party essential.
    Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Councilwoman Deborah Peoples hosted a Mosier Valley Community meeting at Texas Star Conference Center in Euless on Wednesday evening to provide an update on the progress and plans for Mosier Valley Park, which has faced delays and funding challenges since 2014.
    Kamal Morgan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 June 2026
  • Those also include new regulations on mail-in voting that are likewise facing legal challenges.
    Aysha Bagchi, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • Ippei Naoi | Getty Images Investors continue to rely on professional financial advisers for their final investment decisions, even as artificial intelligence becomes more widely used in the initial stages of research, according to a survey by HSBC.
    Justina Lee, CNBC, 25 June 2026
  • Americans are more likely than not to favor religious expression in public schools, though most agree participation should be voluntary, a national survey has found.
    Marc Ramirez, USA Today, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The study used a Bod Pod to analyze body composition, an estradiol spit test, cognitive assessments, a weekly mood and sleep questionnaire, and an isokinetic dynamometer to measure muscle strength.
    Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 17 June 2026
  • Researchers used body composition scans, estradiol spit tests, cognitive assessments, weekly mood and sleep questionnaires and muscle strength testing.
    Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Requests for a rehearing are rarely granted.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 5 May 2026
  • The 2nd Circuit said Wednesday that five judges voted against a rehearing before all the judges while three judges voted in favor of the en banc.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026
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
  • Gonzalez refused to speak to deputies during his arrest or his interrogation, authorities said.
    Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 25 June 2026
  • Those tests include answering questions under a sudden, blinding interrogation light (a bit that reliably catches her guests off guard) and sketching a personal family crest mid-conversation.
    Arushi Jacob, Variety, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • And Sephora uses data from customers’ browsing, purchase history, participation in quizzes, product reviews and other sources to deliver more personalized incentives through their Beauty Insider program.
    Jordan Glazier, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • 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, 23 June 2026

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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examination. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.

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