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as in questioning
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as in investigation
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Recent Examples of interrogation
Yaro also photographed a map drawn on a whiteboard in the interrogation room where Horner was interviewed.
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Within days, five teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 16 were arrested and, after hours of interrogation, had confessed to the attack.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Jurors heard those statements Wednesday as prosecutors played hours of interrogation video in the punishment phase of Horner’s capital murder trial in Tarrant County.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Amy McDaniel, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 Apr. 2026
Within days, five teenagers ranging in age from 14 to 16 were arrested and, after hours of interrogation, had confessed to the attack.
—Tracy Grant, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Apr. 2026
Jurors heard those statements Wednesday as prosecutors played hours of interrogation video in the punishment phase of Horner’s capital murder trial in Tarrant County.
—Jane Harper, Dallas Morning News, 8 Apr. 2026
The book’s playful interrogation of traditional gender expectations is sharpened with the introduction of 1855 Caleb, a fantasy and a nightmare, a stern, quiet man who Natalie finds both terrifying and alluring.
—Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for interrogation
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Zünd says they were not given any explanation for the questioning, which was treated as routine.—
Lise Pedersen,
Variety,
20 Apr. 2026
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Art, for me, is both personal inquiry and shared language, a way to invite reflection, questioning, and collective growth.—
Heide Janssen,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Ragnars plays Freya, the child’s mother, described as an unrelenting presence who launches her own investigation when the village begins to accept the deaths as acts of the Gods.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
22 Apr. 2026
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From child abuse allegations to health hazards, a series of CBS News New York investigations have raised serious questions about safety at a Bright Horizons in Manhattan.—
Tim McNicholas,
CBS News,
22 Apr. 2026
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During the past few tax seasons, the organization has offered sessions every other week, drawing 100 to 500 people, and has seen a surge in calls, emails, and social media inquiries.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
16 Apr. 2026
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Potempa said while the direct cost of the tags themselves was relatively minimal, the program required ongoing staff time to process applications, maintain records, respond to inquiries and coordinate between Village Hall and the Police Department.—
Chuck Fieldman,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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An inquisition of potbellied priests stood at the side of the road.—
Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Conservative influencers are pushing for a return to the dark days of 1950s inquisitions.—
Ali Breland,
The Atlantic,
6 Mar. 2026
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With that said, the game has managed to rack up an impressive five million sales in under a month, developing a dedicated fanbase that's been probing and prying at the game's engine, with delightful and sometimes unexpected results.—
Alan Bradley,
Space.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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Palm Springs Has Still Got It This desert enclave has long been many things at once—a spa town, a sanctuary away from Hollywood's prying eyes, a design capital, a shoo-in for winter sun.—
Jason Sheeler,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 Feb. 2026
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At least 12 other people, the vast majority involved in nuclear science and space research, have died or gone missing since 2022, some under mysterious circumstances.—
Peter D'Abrosca,
FOXNews.com,
22 Apr. 2026
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The shipwrecks are from a range of eras and civilizations, including the ancient Punic (Carthaginian) civilization, and the Roman, medieval and modern periods, according to a recent research paper.—
Amarachi Orie,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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The arrest comes about two months after the artist was named a target of a grand jury probe.—
Nicole Acosta,
PEOPLE,
17 Apr. 2026
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British police subsequently launched a criminal probe and searched Mandelson’s houses in London and western England.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The exploration of others is simultaneously a self-exploration.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
22 Apr. 2026
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More than four years after the team publicly floated the idea of downtown baseball, the project has been defined more by its twists and turns than its resolutions — and included explorations outside downtown and even in Kansas.—
Kacen Bayless,
Kansas City Star,
22 Apr. 2026
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“Interrogation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/interrogation. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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