Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-question
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Some took place in dormitories on campus, examining quiet moments between friends or lovers—even these inward-looking stories weren’t spared bloodshed that year.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026 -
Engineers will examine whether additive methods can improve manufacturability while reducing lead times for complex parts.—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
10 June 2026
Verb
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There, the administrator has the right to legal representation, the right to call witnesses, present evidence or testimony on their own behalf and to cross-examine the district's witnesses.—
Alec Johnson,
jsonline.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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Advertisement Between 2006 and 2007, the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals overturned their convictions, determining that Scott and Springsteen did not get a chance to cross-examine each other, per their 6th Amendment rights.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After Israel bombarded Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Beirut in retaliation for the Lebanese terrorist group’s rocket fire into northern Israel, the Iranian military responded by launching dozens of ballistic missiles into Israel.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
9 June 2026
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It has been bombarded repeatedly by the Israelis since 1978.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
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The film is based on an original idea by the musician and interrogates the layered complexities of pop stardom.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Dec. 2025
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The 57-year-old executive was interrogated on a variety of points.—
Alex Zietlow,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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In place of the ancient forest was a shorn land besieged by uncontrollable wildfires, prone to land-slides and erosion.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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Founded by the ancient Phoenicians, Tyre has been besieged numerous times, from Alexander the Great to the Crusaders.—
Corky Siemaszko,
NBC news,
9 June 2026
Verb
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According to sources, Thomas was asked to appear as well but ultimately decided not to participate.—
Joe Otterson,
Variety,
12 June 2026
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He was confronted with the accusation on the course and was asked to leave, the outlet reported.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
12 June 2026
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“Cross-question.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-question. Accessed 18 Jun. 2026.
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