CROSS-EXAMINATIONS Synonyms: 40 Similar Words

cross-examinations

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plural of cross-examination

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Additionally, analysts note that one of Burnham's immediate major challenges will be fiscal hurdles.

— , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
But now the island’s cigar industry is facing a perfect storm of existential challenges.

— Chas Newkey-Burden, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026

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Rather, the risk is usually in how the information travels, for instance by email, spreadsheets or one-off questionnaires.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Aug. 2026
To prepare, Galinskaya has clients fill out pre-meeting questionnaires, which are kept confidential, about their objectives and concerns.

— Hayley Cuccinello, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of questionnaires

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The two companies provide staff for detention centers, beds to house them, and ankle monitors to surveil those out on bond awaiting their hearings.

— Nick Penzenstadler, USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026
Over five hearings between June 2025 and May 2026, panels dismissed all but two of the citations, the suit said.

— Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of hearings

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Economic concerns are historically a driving factor for voters, and could explain why Democrats are leading in polls while the president's approval rating remains low.

— Emily R. Condon, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
All four are quarterbacks with at least one year starting experience and are on teams ranked in the top 10 of the preseason polls.

— Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of polls

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Every voter was also asked the same four questions off the ballot — their biggest snub, the most overspent FYC campaign, the network or streamer having the best season and the one win that would actually move the business.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 27 Aug. 2026
At this point in the draft, every RB has questions, but volume remains king, and Harvey could be in a frustrating battle for touches all season.

— Jonathan Rubin, Charlotte Observer, 26 Aug. 2026

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