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Recent Examples of cross-examine
In the age of remote appearances, counsel’s willingness to conduct a Rule 15 deposition remotely can result in a waiver of a defendant’s right to cross-examine a witness in person under the Confrontation Clause, at least in the Seventh Circuit.
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Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Cross ruled Bray's testimony could not be presented at a new trial because defense attorneys didn't have the necessary information to properly cross-examine Bray at the 1996 trial.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Robert Anello, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
Cross ruled Bray's testimony could not be presented at a new trial because defense attorneys didn't have the necessary information to properly cross-examine Bray at the 1996 trial.
—Dan Horn, The Enquirer, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examine
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Fashion and sociology experts say that, when examining the significance of any bold fashion statement such as Robbie's, context plays an important role.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
13 Sep. 2025
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This fall, the Louis Vuitton men’s creative director examines the transatlantic cultural exchange that was central to classic collegiate style, marrying rowing aesthetics with dandyism.—
Naomi Rougeau,
Robb Report,
12 Sep. 2025
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Both sides have also carried out arbitrary detentions, with SAF interrogating and beating dozens of Christians in 2024 and 2025.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
14 Sep. 2025
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In the hours after the shooting, authorities detained two people, including one interrogated by law enforcement.—
Natalie Neysa Alund,
USA Today,
12 Sep. 2025
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Amazon has typically used these events to bombard us with new iterations of its products, though its most recent reveal focused on Alexa+.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
15 Sep. 2025
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So examples of cognitive skills or processes include your ability remember stuff, learn new skills and information, pay attention to other people and your surroundings, speak and listen and process everything that bombards you each and every day.—
Bruce Y. Lee,
Forbes.com,
13 Sep. 2025
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“Cross-examine.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examine. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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