cross-examination

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Recent Examples of cross-examination The judge acknowledged the plaintiffs’ concerns but ruled that they could be addressed during cross-examination. Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Aug. 2025 During cross-examination from the defense attorney, detective Sipple confirmed there was no evidence either of the defendants planned to kill the men. Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 25 July 2025 During cross-examination by Carson's public defender, Katherine Berger, Kansas City police detective Phillip Sipple said that there was no evidence either of the defendants planned to kill the three men. Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2025 Asked the lawyer during his cross-examination of the Grammy-winner. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 3 Sep. 2019 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
Noun
  • Continue reading … POLITICS COVER-UP CLAIMS – Biden's former spokesman faces House Oversight grilling in autopen probe.
    , FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Labor Day weekend usually means grilling, lounging, and pretending to relax.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Each phase requires different interception techniques because of its distinct challenges to missile defenses.
    Ryan Chan, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus chairman Bryan Strawser told the Washington Examiner that tens of thousands of AR-style rifles and accessories are already lawfully owned in Minnesota, and state-level bans on these items would likely not survive legal challenges.
    Mia Cathell, The Washington Examiner, 4 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Further surveys followed along with two public consultations attracting 60,000 people.
    Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Two Michigan cities, Grand Rapids and Detroit, were listed among the nation's top retirement spots, according to a recent survey by a national personal financial company.
    Leah Olajide, Freep.com, 6 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Lyles did not respond to The Charlotte Observer’s questionnaire.
    Nicholas Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 13 Aug. 2025
  • Then the participants complete a questionnaire about 16 years later, and the analysis began in 2023.
    Gina Park, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • Carollo’s legal team has asked for a rehearing in the case.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2025
  • The defendant has retained new appellate counsel and is preparing a petition for rehearing, warning that the panel’s reasoning could extend far beyond Washington.
    AJ Dhaliwal, Forbes.com, 27 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • None of this instability emerges until late in the interrogation, which is also late in the novella.
    Lily Meyer, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Ideological skirmishes over the motives and obligations of Carpenter’s music include both sincere interrogation of its feminism and smirking counteractive reprisals to that scrutiny.
    Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Kovar admitted to getting tripped up in the Chiefs trivia quiz.
    Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • On Thursday during his hearing, Kennedy claimed that anyone can get COVID-19 vaccines at their pharmacy for free, however, pharmacies are being selective due to the limbo of federal regulations.
    Jon Haworth, ABC News, 5 Sep. 2025
  • The hearing centered on how America can stay ahead in the new space race, with lawmakers pressing the importance of Artemis and reaffirming the need for the Gateway space station and to maintain continuous operations in low Earth orbit (LEO).
    Josh Dinner, Space.com, 4 Sep. 2025

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