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Recent Examples of cross-examination
Relli had spent several days testifying at the trial, including sitting for a contentious cross-examination by Tacopina.
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Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
They were not permitted to be present or have the cross-examination of witnesses.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Mayers didn’t testify in his own defense, but his lawyer Joe Tacopina subjected Ephron to a bruising cross-examination that accused him of fabricating the shell casing evidence to try to extort his wealthy friend with a $30 million lawsuit.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
The conviction can now be used by the defense during their cross-examination of the witness.
—José Ignacio Castañeda Perez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Jonathan Abrams, New York Times, 19 Feb. 2025
They were not permitted to be present or have the cross-examination of witnesses.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 19 Feb. 2025
Mayers didn’t testify in his own defense, but his lawyer Joe Tacopina subjected Ephron to a bruising cross-examination that accused him of fabricating the shell casing evidence to try to extort his wealthy friend with a $30 million lawsuit.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 18 Feb. 2025
The conviction can now be used by the defense during their cross-examination of the witness.
—José Ignacio Castañeda Perez, The Arizona Republic, 15 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cross-examination
Noun
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In October, after successfully beating back a court challenge by Republicans, the Department of Homeland Security announced that existing beneficiaries of the humanitarian parole would not be able to renew the benefit after two years.—
Jacqueline Charles,
Miami Herald,
22 Mar. 2025
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The challenge in copying Ernie Accorsi’s defining move as Giants general manager is there doesn’t appear to be an Eli Manning in this class, let alone a Ben Roethlisberger or Philip Rivers.—
Dan Duggan,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The results were taken from two separate surveys conducted between Feb. 7 and 14.—
Brendan Rascius,
Miami Herald,
19 Mar. 2025
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Recent surveys suggest that more businesses are preparing to raise prices and consumers are expecting higher inflation since the president's import taxes began taking effect last month.—
Scott Horsley,
NPR,
19 Mar. 2025
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Have An Introductory Conversation A conversation is worth a thousand questionnaires.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes,
21 Mar. 2025
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Sellers must also disclose any past insurance claims on the property as part of a seller property questionnaire .—
Ron Lieber,
New York Times,
19 Mar. 2025
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In a list of orders released yesterday, the court denied the broadband industry's request for a rehearing without comment.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
25 Feb. 2025
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But a panel of the 4th District Court of Appeal in July overturned that ruling, and the full appeals court later declined a request for a rehearing.—
Jim Saunders,
Miami Herald,
14 Jan. 2025
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He has been taken to the police station for interrogation multiple times, his parents said in a statement.—
Chris Boyette,
CNN,
17 Mar. 2025
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The first episode focuses on Jamie’s arrest, from the cops’ sudden, early-morning arrival in his home to a climactic interrogation scene.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
13 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Take the quiz here … FLIGHT FEAR – American Airlines plane erupts into flames forcing passengers to escape onto wing of aircraft.—
Fox News,
Fox News,
14 Mar. 2025
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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.—
Shelby Wax,
Vogue,
12 Mar. 2025
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No one spoke on behalf of the family at the hearing.—
Andres Viglucci,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2025
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Senate officials announced the appointment Friday at a committee hearing.—
Compiled by Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports,
arkansasonline.com,
22 Mar. 2025
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The Baltimore Sun reader poll is an unscientific survey in which website users volunteer their opinions on the subject of the poll.—
Baltimore Sun staff,
Baltimore Sun,
15 Mar. 2025
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Trump’s overall job performance in the same poll was evenly split, with 47 percent of adults on each side of the question.—
Niall Stanage,
The Hill,
15 Mar. 2025
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“Cross-examination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cross-examination. Accessed 27 Mar. 2025.
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