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interrogation

[in-ter-uh-gay-shuhn] / ɪnˌtɛr əˈgeɪ ʃən /


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Nick Robinson has a conversation with, not an interrogation of, the people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs.

From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026

Just one day—on July 4—he got a break from the interrogation, said the spokeswoman, relying on information provided to the family through the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026

He won an Academy Award for best documentary for "Taxi to the Dark Side," which tackles the US military's interrogation practices in Afghanistan.

From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026

After a brief interrogation, and contrary to Dan’s previous claims, Bill admitted involvement with the superstore.

From Slate ● Aug. 14, 2026

I nearly crack myself up with these but keep a straight face for the interrogation.

From "Ask the Passengers" by A.S. King

But the trial judge Lieutenant Colonel Michael Schrama has concluded that Mohammed's subsequent interrogations in 2007 at Guantanamo were also inadmissible.

From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026

"The relentless, baseless accusations and public interrogations he faced in recent months caused him immense pressure and pain," posted Sarin.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2025

Other suspects detained in Madagascar over the affair identified Ravatomanga, during interrogations conducted notably by the FBI, as the mastermind of the deal, people with knowledge of the case have told AFP.

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2025

During these interrogations they had been accused of links with Hamas, the men added.

From BBC ● Apr. 7, 2025

She gave no indication of her intentions, at least to no one who admitted to that knowledge under subsequent interrogations.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead




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