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cross-examination



NOUN
inquisition
Synonyms


NOUN
interrogation
Synonyms




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During aggressive cross-examination of ATF agents, Haney peppered them with questions about what steps were taken to protect the integrity of the site of the Lachman fire.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 24, 2026

For much of the first session of his cross-examination, he seemed confident, composed and assured.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Under cross-examination by OpenAI attorney Sarah Eddy, Brockman sought to reframe diary entries that Musk's lawyers had used the previous day to portray him as a calculating opportunist.

From Barron's May 5, 2026

During a tense cross-examination, attorneys for OpenAI asked Musk whether xAI has “distilled” OpenAI’s technology.

From The Wall Street Journal May 4, 2026

Chestnut's cross-examination of Myers made it clear that the witness was lying.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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