cross-examination

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Recent Examples of cross-examination Under cross-examination, Hanson acknowledged parts of the complaint were based on statements from Davis and two other music industry figures. Chase Rogers, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026 Prosecutors pressed the Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife during a tense cross-examination Thursday, challenging his account of a violent confrontation on an Oahu hiking trail. Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2026 During cross-examination, Emile said Gerhardt told him the blood was from Arielle's head. Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 2 Apr. 2026 Officer Pat Noonan finishes testimony Noonan was on the stand when court ended for the day Monday and returned Tuesday for cross-examination. Penny Kmitt, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cross-examination
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Noun
  • This configuration concentrates heat for faster grilling while keeping meat juicy.
    Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026
  • This could include cutting and folding zucchini, grilling and seasoning chicken.
    Kaley Fedko, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The collaboration is designed to address specific engineering challenges that arise when moving from a proven physics model to a functional energy facility.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The making of Location Lost had its challenges, a trademark of Failure’s entire career.
    Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The tech titan and Temu both held the same 24 percent share of the cross-border e-commerce market in 2025, despite Temu holding just 1 percent of share in 2022, according to a survey by postal services provider International Post Corp.
    Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 22 Apr. 2026
  • The two will be hosting a LinkedIn Live later this evening to further unpack the survey’s findings.
    Elektra Kotsoni, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • In Suarez’s case, he was accused of crossing the walkway after chalking the soles of his shoes, which Worrell said left no footprints attributable to him while the trooper who arrested him did not fill out a questionnaire seeking more information about the arrest.
    Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 24 Apr. 2026
  • Information on reserves and insurance from these reviews as well as other matters will need to be submitted for every purchase involving a traditional mortgage, so the lender questionnaires will continue for associations.
    Michael L. Hyman, Miami Herald, 23 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • The state could petition the Third Circuit for a rehearing en banc, where other Third Circuit judges review the matter.
    Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 8 Apr. 2026
  • 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
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
  • The lawyer noted the statement could be suppressed in court if it was obtained through leading questions, a prolonged interrogation, or coercive tactics.
    Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026
  • Rather than rehearse soothing representations of bodies or objects, the artist channeled crises both personal and political into an interrogation of representation in and on its own terms.
    Ara H. Merjian, ARTnews.com, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • 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.
    Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Take this quick quiz to see where your digital habits stand.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examination. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.

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